Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $64,300.00 - $82,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with a reputation for innovation and excellence across major U.S. gateway cities such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, alongside a growing presence in the Caribbean and Latin America. The company specializes in every stage of the property cycle, offering expertise in planning, development, recapitalization, and disposition. Highgate excels in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotels, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, combining contemporary programming with digital sophistication to maintain a competitive edge. Employing advanced revenue management tools, Highgate anticipates changing market dynamics,... Show More
Job Requirements
- At least 3 years of related progressive experience or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
- Knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service oriented manner
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
- Must be effective in handling problems including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Job Qualifications
- At least 3 years of related progressive experience or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
- Knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques
- Understanding of health department rules and regulations
- Familiarity with liquor laws and regulations
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner
- Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
- Skilled in anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Job Duties
- Assist the Director of Culinary in meeting or exceeding budgeted goals such as labor and food costs
- Assist the Director of Culinary with management of all culinary staff including training, counseling, disciplining, terminating, and performance reviews
- Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, laws, and regulations including food handling and sanitation standards
- Assist the Director of Culinary with recruiting and retaining a service team passionate about their craft and committed to exceeding guest expectations
- Support Director of Culinary in regular menu development initiatives
- Conduct monthly operational inventory and month-end processes
- Review and approve timecards for payroll prior to Payroll Monday
- Provide hands-on training to new hires and refresher training to culinary staff to maintain high standards of operation
- Order all operational supplies as needed
- Prepare and communicate weekly schedule to culinary staff
- Ensure that weekly cleaning projects are completed
- Oversee all food production and ensure all recipe standards are met consistently
- Ensure quality standards are maintained and defects are addressed quickly and efficiently
- Provide hands-on operational support in all needed areas
- Check for cleanliness and ensure food sanitation protocols are followed throughout the day
- Ensure that Pre-Shift meetings and Shift reports are conducted daily
- Serve as a role model demonstrating exemplary and professional behavior
- Build and influence relationships with FOH and BOH associates through open communication and genuine care
- Follow up with guest issues and communicate with the F&B leadership team
- Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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