Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid vacation
Discounted parking
Free Employee Meals
Hotel and restaurant discounts
Job Description
AHC Hospitality is a prominent hospitality company that manages a diverse portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. With properties such as the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott, and Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, AHC Hospitality offers a rich blend of accommodation, dining, and event experiences catered to a wide range of guests. The company values its employees and views their growth and success as integral to its own achievements. This kind of commitment translates to a working environment that fosters career development, professional training, and multiple growth opportunities within the hospitality industry. AHC Hospitality is... Show More
Job Requirements
- Full-time availability including weekends
- ability to stand up to 8 hours per day
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds
- ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects
- ability to frequently reach with hands and arms
- ability to talk, hear, taste, or smell
- occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- compliance with hotel uniform and grooming standards
- ability to work flexible schedule including holidays
- must follow safety regulations and proper food sanitation standards
- commitment to teamwork and professionalism
- ability to communicate effectively with team members and management
Job Qualifications
- ACF certification as Banquet Chef or culinary degree from recognized Culinary Institute and equivalent work experience
- five to seven years hands on experience with quality food production in high volume, upscale, hotel/free standing restaurant with banquet operation
- three plus years supervisory experience in quantity food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant
- thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
- excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food production techniques
- thorough knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment use and operation
- outstanding management, organizational, communication and leadership skills
- ability to speak, read and write English
- ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Supervises preparation and production of all food items
- supervises Garde Manger, Banquet/Cafeteria personnel, and Saucier
- supervises/set up and organization of work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
- oversees/receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high-quality ingredients are used
- supervises/preparation and storage of raw food products prior to final assembly of hot/cold food items
- ensures that all standardized recipes are followed in the preparation and assembly of hot/cold menu items
- assists Banquet/Cafeteria personnel with completion of all duties as needed
- monitors plating of hot/cold foods to ensure adherence to established plating/presentation guidelines
- adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste
- monitors finished product waiting for server pick up to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service
- ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
- ensures that all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards are followed at all times
- monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequently
- uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufacturer's recommendations
- notifies Engineering of any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
- provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
- ensures return of soiled pots, pans and cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
- attends EO meetings
- attends required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities, special promotions and upcoming events, maintain communications with other departments within the hotel
- communicates daily with department employees to obtain/provide current information regarding daily activities/functions and upcoming events
- other duties as assigned
- promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times
- notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance
- interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines departmental employees according to Amway Grand Hotels standards
- follows New Hire Training and ongoing Competency program in accordance with hotel policy
- is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees
- attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
- executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
- complies with required safety regulations and procedures
- complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
- recycles whenever possible
- remains current with hotel information and changes
- complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
- decisiveness
- agility in multitasking
- ability to make decisions on imperfect information
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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