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Embassy Suites Tucson Paloma Village - Chef & B

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,319.48 - $87,423.69
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Daily Pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
term life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
401k Retirement Plan

Job Description

The position of Chef & B requires a dedicated and experienced culinary professional to lead and oversee all food preparation activities within the hotel's food outlets. This role is pivotal in maintaining the highest standards of food handling, quality, and presentation, ensuring that operational benchmarks are consistently met or exceeded. As the Chef & B, you will be a cornerstone of the hotel's culinary and food service offerings, directly influencing guest satisfaction and contributing to the financial success of the Food and Beverage department. The role demands a proactive leadership approach, where managing daily restaurant operations and collaborating across other... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in food and beverage department
  • Culinary degree preferred but not required
  • Proven experience in hotel food and beverage management or similar industry
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to manage budgets and control costs
  • Physical stamina to manage kitchen and staff operations
  • Customer focused with positive attitude
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure

Job Qualifications

  • Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Supervisory in Food and Beverage department
  • Have 5 or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food and Beverage experience or other successful food and beverage service industry
  • or a Culinary Degree with 3 or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food and Beverage experience or other successful food and beverage service industry
  • Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and radiate a positive and accommodating attitude while interacting with customers
  • Creates and plans all meals and menus for the restaurant/outlets and catered events
  • Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a 'hands on' approach
  • Works within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls waste
  • Monitors food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness and food safety

Job Duties

  • Assures timely set up, schedules well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform
  • Assists the food and beverage services for conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients
  • Works frequently with subordinates in the Food and Beverage Department to ensure all aspects of business are running smoothly and on schedules to improve existing practices and services both in the front of the house and the back of the house
  • Communicates financial information to the General Manager, including up-to-date budget information and revenue growth programs formulated through short term and long term operational and financial plans for the food and beverage department
  • Achieves budgeted revenues, controls cost (which includes labor, food, maintenance, etc.) and maximizes profitability related to the facility operations
  • Inspects restaurant and outlets daily to ensure high quality food and food presentation, cleanliness and side work duties completed. Maintain follow-through of all guest requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents which occur in the Restaurant, Room Service, Lounge or Banquets
  • Assist Department Head/General Manager to ensure training of all Food and Beverage/Banquet personnel using the steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality's standards
  • Assist Department Head/General Manager to schedule employees at proper staffing levels
  • watches labor cost daily to ensure efficiency in scheduling
  • Participates in monthly inventories. Initiates programs to reduce breakage and loss in China, Glass and Silver
  • Assists in the aggressive recruitment of staff department using company hiring standards (i.e. behavioral questioning, reference checks, evaluations and team interviews)
  • Conducts pre-shift meetings to inform staff of daily events
  • ensures staff is prepared, organized and delivers high standards of service
  • Assist Department Head/General Manager in developing and ensure implementation of Food and Beverage promotional ideas
  • Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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