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HEI Hotels and Resorts

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 insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) Plan

Job Description

Westin BWI, part of HEI Hotels and Resorts, is a renowned hospitality establishment dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture. The hotel places strong emphasis on employee engagement by organizing various social activities such as employee parties, potlucks, and spirit weeks to foster meaningful connections among staff members. Celebrations for birthdays and work anniversaries with thoughtful gifts further reinforce a sense of belonging and appreciation within the Westin family. The company recognizes the importance of every team member's contribution to its overall success and strives to maintain a supportive, enjoyable, and inclusive work environment where all employees feel... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Post-secondary education preferred
  • Minimum five years of related work experience
  • Previous hotel industry experience preferred
  • Advanced understanding of food service management
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage budgets and control costs
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Compliance with attendance and availability requirements

Job Qualifications

  • Two plus years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable
  • Five plus years of employment in a related position
  • Hotel experience preferred
  • Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession, including experiential knowledge for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management
  • Knowledge of hotel operations including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning
  • Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals
  • Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences

Job Duties

  • Direct the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing
  • Manage human resources in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate associates while providing a safe environment
  • Interview, hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, and discipline and terminate as appropriate
  • Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner
  • Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations
  • Develop, implement and manage the department's budget
  • continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives
  • Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc.) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality
  • Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses
  • Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
  • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location