Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pet insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) savings plan
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is a premier hotel located in the vibrant surroundings of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, known as the "Venice of America". This resort offers guests spectacular ocean views, tranquil sounds of the Intercoastal Waterway, and a commitment to providing an exceptional hospitality experience. The Westin is part of the HEI Hotels and Resorts family, an organization that values creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where associates feel valued and motivated. Employees at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort enjoy various benefits including free employee lunches, free parking, and monetary incentives based on guest feedback, making it... Show More
Job Requirements
- Two plus years of post-high school education
- Five plus years of related employment experience
- Availability to work in a hotel environment
- Ability to manage kitchen staff and operations
- Strong knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations
- Capable of managing budgets and controlling costs
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Leadership and team management experience
Job Qualifications
- Two plus years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable
- Five plus years of employment in a related position
- Hotel experience preferred
- Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices including managing associates and complex problems
- Knowledge of hotel operations including marketing plans, safety programs, personnel and labor relations, business plans, repairs, maintenance, budgeting, quality assurance, hospitality law, and long-range planning
- Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop staff
- Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to adapt communication style for different audiences
Job Duties
- Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure quality and consistency
- Manage human resources in the kitchen including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, developing, coaching, and conducting performance reviews
- Schedule and oversee maintenance and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Monitor, analyze, and control labor and food costs, prepare reports and schedules to ensure budget compliance
- Promote accident prevention programs to minimize liabilities and expenses
- Assist the Executive Chef in creating, costing, and implementing seasonal and special menus
- Assume responsibilities of the Executive Chef in their absence
- Comply with attendance rules and maintain regular work availability
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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