Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $37,300.00 - $59,800.00
Benefits
competitive hourly wage
Opportunities for career growth and development
Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Paid time off and vacation benefits
Employee discounts at Highgate properties
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Ongoing training and professional development programs
Job Description
Highgate Hotels is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the hospitality industry. Renowned for its leadership in U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, Highgate also maintains a rapidly expanding presence across Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With a portfolio representing an aggregate asset value exceeding $20 billion and generating over $5 billion in cumulative revenues, Highgate blends deep industry expertise with market-leading technology to maximize asset value and optimize hotel performance. The company offers comprehensive services spanning planning, development, recapitulation, and disposition of... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A culinary degree or equivalent certification
- Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in hotels or similar environments
- Experience in supervisory roles preferred
- Knowledge of culinary techniques and safety standards
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks
- Flexibility to work varying shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Commitment to uphold health and safety regulations
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently under pressure
Job Qualifications
- A culinary degree
- At least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques
- Understanding of health department rules and regulations
- Familiarity with liquor laws and regulations
- Ability to work long hours when required
- Capability to perform medium work involving exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently or constantly
Job Duties
- Assist Chef de Cuisine in recruiting and retaining a service team passionate about their craft and committed to exceeding guest expectations
- Assist Chef de Cuisine with completion of accurate inventory and month-end processes including POs, invoicing, accruals, and reclassifications
- Ensure maintenance of 100% culinary equipment functionality
- Assign and ensure completion of weekly cleaning projects
- Lead and guide associates by exemplifying company culture and standards
- Ensure daily Pre-Shift meetings and Shift reports occur
- Provide operational support in all needed areas
- Deliver hands-on training and development
- Handle guest issues and communicate with culinary leadership
- Review shift reports and proactively address concerns or issues
- Prepare ingredients using various cutting techniques
- Recognize quality standards in fresh produce, fish, dairy, and meat
- Accurately cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products
- Cook food using various utensils or grillers such as stir frying, grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing, poaching, and simmering
- Follow recipes and plating guides for consistent products
- Ensure food quality, simultaneous service, and timely delivery
- Maintain a sanitized and orderly kitchen environment
- Oversee food storage and rotation according to procedures
- Break down kitchen line, store food, and clean and sanitize equipment properly after meal periods
- Practice safe work habits to prevent injury
- Comply with all health department and company food safety regulations
- Perform other reasonable job duties as directed by supervisor
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