Chef

Walnut Creek, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $105,000.00 - $115,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

This job opportunity is with a reputable hotel that prioritizes quality and guest satisfaction in all aspects of its operations, especially in its culinary services. Hotels represent a unique and dynamic hospitality sector where providing exceptional guest experiences is paramount, and the culinary department is a significant pillar in delivering these experiences. This hotel employs well-trained staff dedicated to maintaining high standards in food preparation, presentation, safety, and hygiene, ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience. The hotel maintains a strong commitment to adhering to safety regulations and industry best practices, creating a secure and efficient working environment... Show More

Job Requirements

High school completion or equivalent education and experience
Must thrive in a multi-tasking, fast paced working environment
Culinary management experience preferred
Ability to oversee kitchen operations including staff supervision and inventory management
Knowledge of food safety, health regulations, and quality standards
Physical ability to perform heavy work including standing, walking, bending, and lifting
Skillful use of hand tools or machines needed for kitchen work

Job Qualifications

Direct the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing
Skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for your work
Forecast business levels
Exerting up to 10 to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, and or requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
High school completion or an equivalent level of education and experience
Must thrive in a multi-tasking, fast paced working environment

Job Duties

The Chef of the hotel is a culinary professional responsible for the execution of the highest quality food standards and ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and complies with safety regulations
Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards
Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food
Day-to-day oversight of payroll, schedules, ordering, inventory, and supervisory tasks associated with overseeing kitchen team
You must have knowledge of and be able to perform in any line position, as needed
Expected to offer guidance and direction to line cooks on a continual basis, particularly in the execution of food for large events
Ensure raw ingredients are available and prepared for use in recipes and food preparation methods and used advises associates in the preparation, proportion, and garnishing of foods
Coordinate the purchase of all food and develop menus for all outlets, maintaining approved food costs and labor costs
Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste
You would be required to immediately follow up on accidents, problems or guests’ complaints in the Food & Beverage Department
Supervises personnel involved in preparing, cooking and serving
Cooks and otherwise prepares foods according to recipes
Cuts, trims, bones and carves meats and poultry for cooking
Portions cooked foods and gives instructions as to size of portions and methods of garnishing
Train, counsel, and motivate the kitchen teams while controlling production, quality, and food costs
Ensure all employees obtain and maintain food handler’s certification from the Health Department
Work through any Health Department issues, correcting immediately when possible, and do not allow any repeats on critical violations
Supervise daily detailed cleaning of the kitchen
Ensure sanitation throughout property including kitchen, dining rooms, and outdoor public areas
Required to be always in uniform when working on the property including wearing name identification badge
Supports and adheres to the core values, the mission statement, service fundamentals, and guest service philosophy as defined by the company
Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs
Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers
Physical Demands: Heavy work

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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