Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $64,900.00 - $89,400.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career Development
Lunch Provided
Job Description
Driftwood Hospitality Management is a leading hospitality company recognized for its fully integrated approach to hotel and hospitality services. With a team composed of the best talent in the hospitality industry, Driftwood sets itself apart by delivering outstanding client service and fostering a culture that empowers associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the overall success of their properties. This culture of empowerment and well-defined business strategies helps ensure that every team member, from entry-level employees to management, is aligned with the company’s goals and service promises. The company operates in dynamic environments where attention to detail, creativity,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Several years of culinary management experience
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
- Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
- Physical stamina to work in fast-paced kitchen environments
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams
- Proficient in recipe development and cost control
- Capable of managing inventory and performing line checks
- Willingness to participate in recruiting and training employees
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and service
- Familiarity with labor management software tools
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience leading culinary teams
- Strong menu development and creative culinary skills
- Experience managing kitchen operations across various food service outlets
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Ability to develop and control food costs and budgets
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with labor management tools and scheduling
- Ability to mentor and develop staff
- Some front of house experience preferred
- Experience in implementing strategic plans and capital projects
Job Duties
- Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
- Oversee daily operations of the Kitchen department, including banquets, outlets, in-room dining, staff cafeteria and stewarding
- Responsible for the execution of the hotel's Strategic Plan as it relates to all culinary areas
- Role models service promises and ensures delivery of service essentials within reporting departments
- Develop and prepare creative menus suitable to various culinary outlets while balancing creativity and guest requests
- Maintain food and beverage standards through standardized food recipes and safe food handling practices
- Optimize profitability through monitoring inventory levels, food cost controls, and innovative promotional initiatives
- Use labor management tools to set and monitor staffing levels and productivity targets
- Prepare weekly schedules to maximize productivity and provide hands-on support as needed
- Maintain staffing levels through proactive recruiting
- Ensure performance management and colleague training/development occur consistently
- Participate in the development and implementation of kitchen and restaurant capital projects
- Engage in weekly operational meetings including banquet event reviews
- Ensure full compliance with hotel operating controls and continually seek performance improvements
- Oversee menu creation for staff restaurant ensuring high quality products
- Promote teamwork within the kitchen and maintain strong working relationships with supporting departments
- Participate in media and community initiatives to promote food and beverage products
- Ensure compliance with municipal and state hygiene and security laws and health and safety requirements
- Personally respond to food-related feedback ensuring proper processes and reports
- Maintain kitchen equipment in good working order
- Actively participate in department head and food and beverage meetings and support staff involvement in hotel committees
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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