Chef de Cuisine

Charlottesville Hotel

The Omni Charlottesville Hotel offers 208 beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites featuring panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains along with a full service restaurant and 12000 square feet of meeting space. The Omni is located in the heart of downtown at the base of the downtown pedestrian mall. Our location offers a wide variety of local restaurants pubs entertainment venues or even just to take a scenic walk and enjoy the culture of Charlottesville. There are numerous local historic sites that have played a unique role in American history which include: Monticello the University of Virginia Ash LawnHighland Historic Court Square and Michie Tavern. Our Blue Ridge Parkway offers unmatched views and our very own downtown mall features daily entertainment at the four theaters which offer live music movies and theatrical performances.

Although we have a beautiful property and location our associates are what separate us from the rest of the hotels. Our culture provides an atmosphere that allows our associates to learn and grow in their professional development in a fun environment. We strongly encourage promotions from within our company and as a result our staff has a solid hospitality foundation. Our diverse staff comes from many different countries in the world and provides a fantastic atmosphere to develop both from a professional and personal level. Although we offer a complete benefit package for all of our fulltime associates all of our associates are provided the greatest benefit of all which is opportunity.

Omni Charlottesville Hotel is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to join our culinary leadership team and will be assisting the Executive Chef in the overall responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the kitchen and food production for the outlets. Come be a part of the leadership team of this fantastic hotel!

• Manage the daily production preparation and presentation of all food for the hotels restaurant to ensure a quality consistent product is produced which conforms to all Omni Standards.
• Manage associates in scheduling training developing coaching and counseling conducting reviews. Also focus on attracting interviewing retaining and motivating the associates while providing a safe work environment.
• Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained.
• Monitor analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.
• Assist the Executive Chef in the creation costing and implementation of outlets banquets seasonal and special menus.
• Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence.
• Scheduling of staff according to budget and business forecast.
• Directs proper sanitation and maintenance of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Comply with EcoSure & health code standards for sanitation.
• Ensures that all kitchen equipment is in good working order.
• Directs proper maintenance of all walkin coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).
• Advise theExecutive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure ahigh standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure guestsatisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the daytoday operation.
• To maintaincontrol of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
• Work closelywith the storeroom manager and food and beverage controller to establish and maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
• To test andevaluate products for quality paying particular attention toyield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers.
• Knows expectations and ensures that staff understands them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines.
• Provide support and leadership to accomplish our Medallia food quality score
• Checks and controls signin and signout procedures for kitchen staff.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

• Candidate is required to have at least 2 years previous culinary management experience. Prior experience in a high volume full service Four Diamond Kitchen preferred.
• Customer Service prior admin experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Delphi or similar programs
• Serve Safe certified food manager
• Clear positive energetic communication skills written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include nights weekends and holidays.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Posterand the following link is theOFCCPs Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

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