Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $73,400.00 - $93,700.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
Relocation assistance
Job Description
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is the luxury brand under Hilton, recognized globally for its iconic hotels committed to delivering exceptional personal service and culinary excellence in landmark locations. Each hotel within the Waldorf Astoria portfolio offers guests unforgettable experiences characterized by grandeur and impeccable attention to detail. The brand is synonymous with true luxury, offering a strong sense of arrival and impressive public spaces that are often steeped in history and sophistication.
One of the shining jewels of the Waldorf Astoria collection is the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, which debuted in 2019. This expansive resort spans three islands, p... Show More
One of the shining jewels of the Waldorf Astoria collection is the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, which debuted in 2019. This expansive resort spans three islands, p... Show More
Job Requirements
- Certificate in a culinary related field
- Minimum of 4 years culinary industry experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work in complex multicultural environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage fast-paced kitchen operations
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail and customer service oriented
- Strong time management skills
- Experience in luxury or 5-star resort kitchens preferred
- Comfortable with media exposure
Job Qualifications
- Certificate in a culinary related field
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in culinary industry in similar role preferably in reputable or celebrity chef restaurant
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work in international and multicultural environment
- Excellent team member relations and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle kitchen operations under fast pace conditions
- Good planning and execution skills with attention to detail
- Excellent time management, organizational, communication and motivational skills
- Impeccable follow-through
- Able to organize staffing effectively during high volume situations
- Comfortable with media exposure
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Strong customer service skills
- Mature, meticulous, resourceful and able to work independently
- Can do attitude and mindset
- Pre-opening experience in luxury resort or hotel is an advantage
- Prior experience in 5-star luxury resort
Job Duties
- Assist the Director of Culinary with day-to-day kitchen operations and replace them in absence
- Provide leadership, training and supervision on all kitchen production
- Oversee quality and timely food distribution
- Influence skills, knowledge, attitude and team spirit of kitchen
- Improve kitchen operating procedures
- Collaborate with Human Resources on recruitment and follow-up
- Assist outlet management to maximize revenues and profits
- Monitor competitive trends and participate in annual marketing plan preparation
- Ensure all kitchen staff are aware of market needs and trends
- Adhere to operational budget and monitor costs
- Execute menus and standard recipes maintaining food cost control
- Supervise kitchen team performance and correct deficiencies
- Conduct daily shift briefings in absence of Director of Culinary
- Assist with team member performance issues and development
- Maintain sound financial decision making and lead by example
- Conduct monthly communication meetings and produce minutes
- Manage monthly kitchen inventory
- Assist in menu creation and planning
- Monitor food quality and consistency
- Supervise kitchen operations including yield testing and product rotation
- Prepare training manuals and conduct service training
- Establish par stock levels and walk-through schedules
- Create recipes using procurement program
- Participate in food tasting sessions
- Maintain emergency, security, and fire regulation knowledge
- Handle equipment properly and report hazardous issues
- Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of working areas
- Liaise with Chief Steward on kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance
- Attend monthly meetings and follow up on projects
- Manage projects including research, negotiation, quality control
- Conduct daily spot checks to avoid wastage
- Work with receiving and stores on goods quality
- Assess freshness, presentation and temperature of food
- Record and submit monthly training hours
- Maintain collaborative relationships with team members
- Improve product through guest feedback
- Uphold Waldorf Astoria values in all tasks
- Perform any other tasks assigned by General Manager or Hotel Manager for department and resort efficiency
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Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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