Responsible for all aspects of managing the Kitchen and Kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinates the purchase of all food and develops menus, maintaining approved food costs and labor costs.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Review daily activities, check house count, forecasted covers for each outlet, catering activity and special guests.
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift.
• Inspect grooming and attire of staff; rectify any deficiencies.
• Ensure quality of products received and communicate needs with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel.
• Develop new menu items, test and write recipes.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food and labor costs.
• Provide feedback to staff on their performance; handle disciplinary problems and counsel employees according to Hotel standards.

Other Duties:

• All Associates are required to comply with hotel and departmental rules for safe and effective operation of the hotel facilities.
• Regular attendance in conformance with hotels standards is essential.
• Perform all other duties as directed by management that are consistent with the policies and procedures of the hotel.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Significant portions of day require prolonged standing, moving and lifting items weighing 25lbs.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time during course of shift.
• Responsible for operating within hotel safety guidelines, including the safe operation of hotel equipment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate required, some college; culinary school preferred.
• Three to five years culinary experience in a similar operation.
• Must be customer-service oriented and have excellent hospitality skills.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Complimentary Meals during Work Hours.

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate required, some college; culinary school preferred.
• Three to five years culinary experience in a similar operation.
• Ability to utilize computer software and hardware as required.
• Advanced ability to comprehend and speak English to understand and respond to information.
• Customer-service oriented with excellent hospitality skills.