Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $64,300.00 - $82,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Meal allowance
Job Description
Highgate is a leading global real estate investment and hospitality management company with more than $15 billion of assets under management. The company boasts a diverse portfolio comprising over 400 hotels spanning key regions including North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Established with a 30-year legacy of innovation within the hospitality sector, Highgate specializes in providing expert guidance throughout every phase of the property lifecycle — from initial planning and development, to recapitalization or asset disposition. Through a commitment to embracing contemporary programming and leveraging digital tools, Highgate continually develops and manages a variety of lifestyle hotel brands,... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- minimum of two years experience in kitchen management or as a sous chef
- strong leadership and communication skills
- knowledge of local health department sanitation laws
- ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
- able to maintain professional appearance and comply with company grooming standards
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- previous experience as a sous chef or in a similar kitchen management role
- strong communication skills both verbal and written
- ability to lead and train kitchen staff
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation laws
- ability to manage food and labor costs
- strong organizational and multitasking skills
- ability to handle guest complaints professionally
- familiarity with menu creation and kitchen operations
- problem-solving skills
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- effective team collaboration skills
Job Duties
- work with other food and beverage managers and keep them informed of food and beverage issues as they arise
- keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring attention
- conduct daily walk-thru inspections of buffet lines, cook lines, refrigerators, walk-in refrigerators, freezers and dry storeroom
- coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in kitchen areas
- prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner
- monitor quality of all food products and presentation
- oversee all aspects of daily kitchen and food production operations including hot food from main kitchen and bakery and cold food from pantry
- make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts to ensure timely service of both hot and cold food
- respond to guest complaints promptly
- ensure compliance with standard operating procedures in all outlets
- ensure compliance with requisition procedures
- attend all required meetings
- understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions including buffet and three-meal concept standards
- know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws
- work with director of food and beverage to create and implement menus
- design and oversee cafeteria rotating menu and operations
- assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste, and temperature of items served
- check all stations at end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation
- check food purchases for correct ordering, quality, and pricing
- oversee daily activities including food preparation, sanitation, receiving daily inventories, maintenance of log-on report and food cost report
- prepare daily food production sheets
- cut meat, poultry, and seafood according to daily business
- maintain warm and friendly demeanor at all times
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and guests
- listen to and address concerns raised by employees and guests
- multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
- attend all hotel required meetings and training
- maintain regular attendance as required by scheduling
- uphold high standards of personal appearance and grooming including wearing nametag
- comply with Highgate Hotel standards and regulations to promote safe and efficient operations
- maximize productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
- handle problems effectively including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems
- understand and evaluate complex information and data to meet objectives
- maintain confidentiality of information
- perform other duties as requested by management
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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