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
Career development opportunities
Paid holidays
Job Description
Highgate Hotels is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company, widely recognized as an innovator in the hospitality industry. As a dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, Highgate continues to expand its footprint into the Caribbean and Latin America. The company’s hospitality-forward approach provides expert guidance throughout all stages of the property lifecycle, from planning and development to recapitalization and disposition. Highgate has a proven track record of developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, all enriched with... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 years of progressive culinary experience or culinary degree with 2 years experience
- Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques and sanitation standards
- Understanding of health and liquor laws
- Ability to communicate effectively in a friendly and service-oriented manner
- Capable of multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work full-time in a fast-paced environment
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 exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of employees and guests
- 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 including 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, 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
- Provide hands-on training to new hires and refresher training to culinary staff
- Order all operational supplies as needed
- Prepare and communicate weekly schedule to culinary staff
- Ensure weekly cleaning projects are completed
- Oversee all food production ensuring recipe standards are met consistently
- Ensure quality standards are maintained and defects addressed efficiently
- Provide hands-on operational support where needed
- Check for cleanliness and ensure food sanitation protocols are followed
- Ensure Pre-Shift meetings and Shift reports occur daily
- Serve as a role model and demonstrate exemplary and professional behavior
- Build and influence relationships with FOH and HOH associates with open communication
- Follow up with guest issues and communicate with 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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