Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

As a Culinary leader, you will lead the culinary team to consistently execute at a high level, develop, and implement creative menus for outlets and catering focusing on driving revenues. You will use local and seasonal inspired items when appropriate and create thoughtful presentations showcasing foods. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and mentoring the kitchen team.
• Overseeing all kitchen operations including procurement, production, preparation, and presentation.
• Developing recipes, cost controls, plating specifications, and production schedules.
• Ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all standards and regulations.
• Consistently offering professional, engaging, and friendly service.
• Overseeing daily operations of the Kitchen department, including Banquets, Outlets, In Room Dining, and more.
• Maintaining food and beverage standards using standardized food recipes and safe food handling practices.
• Preparing weekly schedules and ensuring productivity levels are maximized.
• Responsible for maintaining staffing levels through proactive recruiting.
• Ensuring performance management and colleague training/development occurs in a timely manner.
• Participating in the development and implementation of kitchen & restaurant capital projects.
• Promoting teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintaining strong working relationships with all supporting departments.
• Ensuring all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and security are respected.
• Responding to food-related feedback and ensuring proper processes are produced.
• Ensuring all kitchen equipment is in good working order.

This position requires active involvement in the hotel's Department Head and Food & Beverage meetings, holding regular departmental communication meetings, and supporting participation of colleagues in various hotel committees.

Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift. Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

• Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills.
• Strong service skills and ability to energize a diverse team.
• Financial planning skills with ability to analyze data and trends.
• Current on all culinary trends and dedicated to personal culinary development.
• Computer literate.