The Timbri

Chef de Cuisine

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $110,000.00 - $115,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
wellness programs

Job Description

Highgate Hotels is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company renowned for its innovation and expertise in the industry. With a dominant presence in key U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, Highgate is rapidly expanding its footprint internationally to locations in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company manages a diverse portfolio of global properties with an aggregate asset value exceeding $20 billion and generates over $5 billion in cumulative revenues annually. This dynamic organization provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, including planning and development,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 5 years of related progressive experience or culinary graduate with 3 years progressive experience
  • Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules, and liquor laws
  • Must be able to maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
  • Effective communication skills verbal and written
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Attend all required meetings and training
  • Willingness to work long hours
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently to move objects
  • Comply with Highgate standards and regulations
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance
  • Maintain regular attendance
  • Ability to handle and solve problems effectively
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of related progressive experience
  • Culinary graduate with at least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
  • Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques
  • Knowledge of health department rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of liquor laws and regulations
  • Ability to maintain a warm and friendly demeanor
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to listen, understand and clarify concerns
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions
  • Service-oriented approach with guests and employees
  • Attendance at all hotel required meetings and trainings
  • Participation in M.O.D. coverage as required
  • Compliance with Highgate Hotel standards for attendance and appearance
  • Ability to handle problems proactively and solve effectively
  • Ability to understand and evaluate complex information
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Willingness to perform other duties as requested

Job Duties

  • Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise
  • Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention
  • Coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in kitchen areas
  • Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner
  • Monitor quality of all food product and presentation
  • Ensure preparation of required reports, including wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, quarterly actions plans
  • Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas
  • Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts so that they can be adequately prepared to serve both hot and cold food on time
  • Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner
  • Ensure compliance with SOP’s in all outlets
  • Ensure compliance with requisition procedures
  • Attend all meetings as required
  • Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards
  • Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlets, including buffet and three-meal concept standards
  • Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws
  • Work with the Executive Chef and Director of F&B to create and implement menus
  • Design and employee cafeteria rotating menu and oversee cafeteria operations
  • Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature of items served
  • Check all stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation
  • Review and approve weekly payroll
  • Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality and price structure
  • Oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items, sanitation of the outlets, receiving daily inventories, log-on report and food cost report
  • Prepare daily food production sheets
  • Cut meat, poultry, and seafood according to daily business

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location