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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
401(k)
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
room discounts
Employee Food and Beverage Discounts
Job Description
This role of Culinary Team Leader is a pivotal position within Driftwood Hospitality Management’s hotel operations. The successful candidate will lead and mentor the culinary team, overseeing all kitchen operations across various culinary areas including Banquets, Outlets, In-Room Dining, Staff Cafeteria, and Stewarding. With a focus on creative menu development using local and seasonal ingredients, the Culinary Team Leader will drive revenue through innovative culinary concepts and thoughtful food presentation. Responsibilities include procurement, production, preparation, plating specifications, line checks, and maintaining recipes and cost controls. This role ensures operations conform to safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards while delivering high quality... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Extensive experience in culinary operations and high-volume catering
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical duties for an eight-plus hour shift
- Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices
- Ability to manage multiple culinary areas simultaneously
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Experience in high-volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining
- Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting colleague growth and interdepartmental teamwork
- Current knowledge of culinary trends and active pursuit of personal culinary development
- Creativity and strong customer service skills with ability to energize diverse culinary teams
- Financial planning abilities including data analysis and strategy implementation
- Familiarity and support of corporate programs
- Experience with media and promotional venues
- Computer literate
Job Duties
- Lead and mentor the culinary team to ensure high-level execution
- Develop and implement creative menus for outlets and catering focusing on revenue growth
- Oversee daily kitchen operations including banquets, outlets, in-room dining, staff cafeteria, and stewarding
- Maintain food and beverage standards with standardized recipes and safe food handling practices
- Monitor inventory levels, control food costs, and implement strategic promotional initiatives
- Prepare weekly schedules, set staffing levels, and monitor productivity for balanced service and profitability
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations and respond to food-related feedback
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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