Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $73,600.00 - $101,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Populus, managed by Aparium Hotel Group, is a unique hospitality company founded in 2011 with a mission to redefine the hotel experience by emphasizing people, place, and character. Unlike typical hotel chains, Aparium focuses on providing c-suite service and premium accommodations in underserved yet culturally rich cities, ensuring that each property celebrates the distinct local character and community. The brand blends the operational knowledge of large hospitality businesses with the personalized charm of boutique hotels, making it a sophisticated yet approachable option for travelers seeking authentic experiences in vibrant, smaller markets. Populus and Aparium Hotel Group pride themselves on cultivating... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business
- Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25lbs to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
- Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100lbs to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
- Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items
- Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years as an Executive Chef
- Experience in hotels with event spaces that make up at least 50% revenue (preferred)
- Restaurant or hotel experience (preferred)
- Multiple outlet experience (preferred)
- Fine dining experience (preferred)
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word to create spreadsheets and proposals
- Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels of the hotel
- Professional proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication
- Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory
Job Duties
- Uphold and role model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character
- Be a key partner with the Food and Beverage Operations Manager and Membership Operations Manager, engaging in constant communication
- Collaborate with and counsel your team of Sous Chefs, Cooks, and Stewards to uphold the integrity of the food, guest experience, cleanliness, and maintenance of the culinary spaces
- Demonstrate your passion and aptitude for all aspects of a guest’s amazing culinary experience, including balancing flavor combinations, considerations for temperature and texture, guest satisfaction, and menu flow
- Fluent in operational metrics (KPI’s and P&L’s), demonstrating critical thinking skills by connecting those with operational observations, making adjustments as needed
- Coach and mentor your team on development of their skill set, technique, and menu execution, fostering an environment of continuous growth
- Foster open lines of communication within the department by facilitating daily line ups, weekly culinary leadership meetings, and quarterly culinary all staff meetings to create a transparent dialogue amongst the team to voice ideas and concerns, while addressing the department’s key priorities
- Demonstrate your commitment to the success of the entire hotel by participating in all Executive Committee meetings, providing thoughtful, insightful suggestions to support the culinary operation at the highest leadership level
- Actively drive recruitment, training, scheduling, supervising, coaching, and motivation of all culinary associates in order to create an environment that nurtures ideas and develops future talent for succession planning in the culinary program
- Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the culinary operation, working in collaboration with the engineering department and any third-party vendors to make corrections and improvements as needed
- Communicate regularly with the General Manager to provide updates, discuss plans, communicate needs, and align on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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