Chef De Cuisine

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels across the United States. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott Hilton Hyatt and IHG. Our culture is focused on connecting our guests with exceptional experiences. We are people-focused data-driven and accountableto our guests and our clients.

Summary:

The Head Chef is a hands-on culinary leader creative talented & skilled and responsible for the kitchen operations food quality and cook staff across all Food & Beverage outlets at Hotel Phillips including Tavernonna Le Petit Chef and Banquets. You will work the line alongside your team set the standard for preparation and presentation and utilize your culinary and kitchen management experience to oversee menu execution food cost sanitation and the hiring training and supervision of all kitchen team members as well as scheduling and payroll/labor monitoring. We are revamping our restaurant vision at the hotel and working alongside the F&B Director you will focus on providing wonderfully crafted dishes for an iconic restaurant to match the iconic & historical Hotel Phillips.

Benefits:

• Competitive executive salary
• Performance-based annual bonus structure
• Annual review with increase potential
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance programs SSGM
• Paid Vacation Time
• 401k program with company match
• Executive relocation assistance
• Additional benefits may be available

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work hands-on in the kitchen alongside the cook staff during service actively cooking and expediting across Tavernonna Le Petit Chef and Banquets
• Lead by example on the line stepping into any station as needed to maintain speed quality and consistency during peak periods
• Directly train coach and mentor cooks and kitchen staff on technique plating and consistency across all outlets
• Develop and maintain menus recipes and standardized recipe cards for Tavernonna Le Petit Chef and Banquets
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of food quality preparation and presentation standards are in line with hotel and brand standards
• Implement effective cost controls for food and labor including portion control and waste reduction
• Develop workable systems for inventory ordering receiving and product cost across all kitchens
• Create and manage cook staff schedules to ensure proper coverage for all outlets and banquet events
• Create a comfortable atmosphere to encourage committed and loyal kitchen employees
• Monitor and critique food quality consistency and service levels across all F&B outlets
• Ensure all kitchens walk-ins and storage areas are always clean organized and in compliance with health and safety standards
• Monitor inventory and assist in end of month inventory reporting
• Attend banquet event orders (BEO) meetings and pre-con meetings as required and personally oversee execution of banquet menus
• Partner with the Food & Beverage Manager on menu planning costing and guest satisfaction
• Respond to the needs and requests of guests
• Provide a pleasant atmosphere for staff and guests

Qualifications:

• 3 years of culinary experience in a hands-on kitchen leadership role ideally spanning multiple outlets (a la carte fine dining and banquets)
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts Food Service Management Hospitality or related major may replace some experience
• Strong working knowledge of kitchen line cooking plating and food preparation techniques
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification
• Excellent leadership skills

Arbors Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth development and progression thrive within the properties:

Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.

Lead with Heart - Be kind passionate and hospitable.

Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.

Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.

Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets education work experience certifications etc. We comply with all minimum wage laws as addition to your annual salary we offer a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.