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White Lodging

Bench Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

Job Description

This esteemed hotel located in Merrillville, Indiana, is recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional culinary experiences and top-tier hospitality. As a distinguished establishment within the hospitality sector, the hotel prides itself on delivering high-quality food and beverage services that delight all guests and enhance their overall stay. The hotel boasts a diverse range of dining outlets and hosts group occasions which provide numerous opportunities to showcase best-in-industry culinary creativity and service excellence. With a strong emphasis on maintaining a vibrant culture rooted in continuous learning and quality, this hotel nurtures talent while exceeding guest expectations.

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Job Requirements

  • Associate degree in Culinary Arts or Business Administration
  • Proven experience managing kitchen operations
  • Knowledge of local health department regulations and federal food safety guidelines
  • Ability to lead and develop culinary teams
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Basic computer literacy in Excel, Word, Outlook, and TM1
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job Qualifications

  • Associates of Culinary Arts or Business Administrative
  • Extensive experience in culinary management and food preparation
  • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards
  • Excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and TM1
  • Familiarity with cooking and preparation equipment
  • Knowledge of stewarding cleaning and maintenance equipment
  • Basic human resources skills and knowledge
  • Basic sales skills and technique knowledge

Job Duties

  • Develop and represent all Food, Beverage, and Service of the Department creating the culture with continuous learning and training with emphasis on high quality, fresh ingredients utilizing seasonal techniques and preparations appropriate for each outlet or event, balancing quality and profit
  • Interview, hire, train and manage all culinary staff
  • Have knowledge of all current local health department, Corporate HACCP and Food Safety SOPs, & Federal Guidelines
  • Organize, oversee and manage all Food prep operations in daily operations
  • Create all menus, recipes, use records, menu implementation execution list and timelines
  • Develop each kitchen brigade and stations assignments following the WLW SOPs and directives
  • Support Sales Dept, E.M., and outlet FOH in the Food and Beverage marketing and sales programs
  • Execute all accounting procedures required not limited to and including F&B check book, Food checkbook, invoice processing, payroll, monthly inventories and P&L critiques
  • Mentor all associates for career development and advancement

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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