Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Career Development
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
HHM Hotels is a distinguished hospitality management company known for operating a collection of upscale hotels and resorts across various markets. With a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, HHM Hotels emphasizes quality service, sustainability, and operational excellence. The company’s holistic approach to hospitality is reflected in its dedication to nurturing talent, fostering inclusivity, and integrating environmentally responsible practices through initiatives like their EarthView sustainability program. HHM Hotels prides itself on creating memorable stays while maintaining a respectful and supportive work environment for its associates.
The Executive Chef role at HHM Hotels plays a pivotal role in ensuring the kitch... Show More
The Executive Chef role at HHM Hotels plays a pivotal role in ensuring the kitch... Show More
Job Requirements
- Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts
- One to two years’ experience as an Executive Chef
- Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation
- Knowledge of menu concept and design
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to walk, push, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch
- Willingness to work holidays and weekends
Job Qualifications
- Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts
- One to two years’ experience as an Executive Chef
- Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation
- Knowledge of menu concept and design
Job Duties
- Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values
- Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute
- Review daily menu specials, banquet event orders and inventory food items for daily use
- Requisition day’s supplies and ensure they are received and stored correctly, communicate needs with purchasing and storeroom personnel
- Ensure quality of products received
- Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, and health/safety and sanitation follow-up
- Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, equipment and that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides and photography are posted and current
- Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards, develop new menu items, test and write recipes
- Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction
- Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies
- Assist catering department with developing special menus for functions, meet with clients as requested
- Review sales and food cost daily and ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently
- Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program
- Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards
- Perform other duties as requested by management
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)