Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,400.00 - $61,300.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
team events

Job Description

The Hotel Emma is a renowned luxury hotel located in San Antonio, Texas, known for its exceptional hospitality, unique historical charm, and commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience. Set within a meticulously restored 19th-century brewery, The Hotel Emma offers a blend of industrial aesthetics and modern luxury, attracting discerning travelers from around the world. Its culinary operations are a central aspect of the guest experience, emphasizing high-quality, innovative dining with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and exemplary service. The hotel prides itself on fostering a workplace culture that values creativity, teamwork, and a deep respect for culinary... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Understanding of the mission, culture and values
  • Serve Safe certified
  • Superior knife skills
  • Computer skills, fluent use of Word, Excel, Outlook programs
  • Butchery skills and experience with various proteins
  • Able to taste and balance flavors
  • Required to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
  • Common sense, approaching tasks with the mentality of a chef, a guest and the owner
  • Consistently innovate and bring new ideas to the team
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to stand on feet for long periods in a hot environment
  • Schedule will reflect business demands with long and unusual hours on occasion
  • Exposure to heat, steam, humidity as well as refrigeration to freezing temperatures
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced, customer service-oriented environment
  • Perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines timely
  • Work as part of a team and complete assignments independently
  • Take instructions from supervisors
  • Exercise problem solving skills
  • Interact professionally with co-workers, supervisors, guests and the public
  • Must learn and comply with all company safety rules
  • Must use appropriate safety equipment at all times
  • Must immediately report unsafe conditions to supervisors
  • Must be familiar with safety features of all equipment and materials
  • Must check with supervisor regarding safe procedures for job functions

Job Qualifications

  • Serve Safe certified
  • Superior knife skills
  • Computer skills, fluent use of Word, Excel and Outlook programs
  • Butchery skills and experience with various proteins
  • Able to taste and balance flavors
  • Common sense with a chef, guest and owner mentality
  • Ability to consistently innovate and bring new ideas to the team
  • Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Vantage ADP and Outlook programs
  • Fluent in all areas of food safety and health department regulations as determined by the Texas Department of Health and Food Safety
  • Experienced in recipe development, food cost analysis and menu planning
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and educate staff
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Job Duties

  • Responsible for all culinary operations at The Hotel Emma
  • Works morning a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner, supervise staff meal and assist production of all banquets
  • Responsible for efficient food and labor cost, efficient product usage, market cost of products, expedite breakfast, lunch, private dining, pool, dinner and assist banquets
  • Responsible for overseeing equipment maintenance and safety in all food service areas
  • Training and education of staff from basics of cooking, organization, cleaning and food safety to advanced cooking techniques and culinary knowledge
  • Monitor china, glass and silver usage/breakage and inventory, able to source product and specs for equipment
  • Monitors kitchen policy of uniforms, attendance and appearance on culinary and stewarding employees
  • Responsible for all areas of stewarding including loading dock, dish station, and equipment storeroom
  • Responsible for cleanliness and organization of all walk-in coolers and freezers, including pastry, reach-in coolers, dry storage and public use areas of kitchen
  • Control food safety and sanitation within entire kitchen, educate and train in needed areas, check dates, labels and quality of all food service areas
  • Communicate with all food and beverage managers on all issues and activity
  • Oversees and participates in food production of banquets and restaurant food, check all mise en place sheets for stations and banquet prep, assist in all areas to prevent delays
  • Able to expedite multiple banquets and line functions
  • Completes daily production list for line staff and delegates assigned duties, follows purchasing and ordering guidelines
  • Responsible for all sauce, stock, dressings and butchery production according to kitchen standards and specifications
  • Works with staff on mise en place quantity and checks each station for completion and quality prior to service
  • Able to develop recipes, food cost analysis and menu development
  • Able to write, develop and execute special function menus within budget for restaurant and banquets with the current food philosophy and technique
  • Responds to shift coverage needs, either morning breakfast cook or restaurant line when required
  • Responsible for quality staff meal and maintenance of food area, daily checks on prep area of associate meals and coolers, proper rotation and monthly menu development
  • Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Vantage ADP and Outlook programs
  • Fluent in all areas of food safety and health department regulations as determined by Texas Department of Health, San Antonio Metro Health, Food Safety and ServeSafe
  • Daily presence in lobby for morning coffee hour or wine hour involving guest engagement

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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