Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $53,900.00 - $72,700.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Professional Development
Job Description
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the hospitality industry. As a dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, Highgate has rapidly expanded its presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company’s extensive portfolio comprises global properties valued at over $20 billion, generating more than $5 billion in cumulative revenues. Highgate's expertise spans the entire hospitality property cycle, from initial planning and development to recapitalization and disposition. The company also specializes in developing bespoke hotel brands and employs industry-leading proprietary... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
- previous experience in high-volume, fine dining, or hotel kitchens is a plus
- familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation guidelines including ServSafe Certification
- experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control
- ability to handle various cooking stations including grill, sauté, garde manger
- ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in hot/cold kitchen environments
- flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a professional kitchen with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
- previous experience in high-volume, fine dining, or hotel kitchens is a plus
- familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation guidelines including ServSafe Certification
- experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control
- ability to handle various cooking stations including grill, sauté, garde manger
- strong organizational and communication skills
- ability to maintain cleanliness and high standards under pressure
- proven leadership and team management capabilities
Job Duties
- Oversee and manage kitchen staff including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers
- train employees on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and hygiene standards
- ensure smooth kitchen operations by coordinating food preparation and cooking activities
- monitor food quality and presentation to maintain high standards
- oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and report any issues to management
- coordinate kitchen activities ensuring staff adherence to recipes and standards
- conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
- promote a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen environment
- enforce food safety and sanitation standards following health regulations
- conduct regular quality checks of food products and dishes
- conduct regular inspections of the kitchen to ensure cleanliness and compliance
- implement and monitor safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries
- collaborate with front of house to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction
- address and resolve any customer complaints or concerns regarding food quality
- check and respond to emails in a timely manner
- check Dayforce daily to ensure hourly staff are correctly clocked in and out
- manage PTO requests, MPB, and missing punches
- daily receiving POs on Birchstreet and maintain understanding of orders
- provide prep list, production list, and organization of invoices
- create and update employee schedules
- create and prioritize production lists for day-to-day production
- cover hourly staff breaks
- assist hourly staff in café stations
- execute entire menu production
- create and follow recipes
- maintain inventory for Café Fig and employee cafeteria
- assist cafeteria attendants with menu items
- maintain inventory knowledge in walk-in, dry storage, and freezer
- maintain cleanliness and organization of Café Fig kitchen and production kitchen
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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