Watermark BR Hotel

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Discounted rooms program
401(k) retirement savings plan

Job Description

Watermark Baton Rouge is a distinctive boutique hotel that is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. Located in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge, the hotel is housed in a historic building originally constructed in 1927 as the city's first skyscraper. This iconic landmark was initially the headquarters of the Louisiana Trust & Savings Bank and later came to be known as the Old Louisiana National Bank building. The architecture is a unique blend of Art Deco and Greek Revival styles, making it one of the most interesting structures in the area. Its interiors showcase murals by acclaimed New Orleans artist... Show More

Job Requirements

  • A 2-year, 3-year, or 4-year culinary degree
  • at least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
  • previous supervisor responsibility
  • must have knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques
  • must have knowledge of health department rules and regulations
  • must have knowledge of liquor laws and regulations

Job Qualifications

  • A 2-year, 3-year, or 4-year culinary degree
  • at least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
  • previous supervisor responsibility
  • knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques
  • knowledge of health department rules and regulations
  • knowledge of liquor laws and regulations

Job Duties

  • Understand daily forecasts and customer counts
  • direct and train all chefs to ensure adequate operation in all outlets
  • create custom menus for prospective clients
  • oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items, receiving daily inventories, food cost reports etc
  • monitor quality of all food product and presentation
  • ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) payroll, revenue, employee schedules, quarterly action plans
  • oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas
  • know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws
  • work with the Director of Food and Beverage to create and implement menus seasonally to incorporate both local staples and culinary trends

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location