Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $55,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Job Description
Olympia Hospitality and the Sophy Hotel represent more than a workplace; they embody a thriving community dedicated to excellence in hospitality and culinary arts. Olympia Hospitality is a values-driven organization that prioritizes continuous improvement, integrity, accountability, and a genuine concern for others. These values are deeply embedded in the company culture, shaping every interaction and aspect of the guest experience. Olympia Hospitality operates the Sophy Hotel, a distinguished hospitality establishment known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction. Together, they create an environment where employees are more than just team members — they are part of a supportive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of high volume kitchen management experience
- Experience in catering/banquet or food and beverage supervisory roles
- Culinary degree or equivalent education and work experience
- Knowledge of food safety and workplace safety documentation and enforcement
- Skills in employee coaching and counseling
- Proficiency in purchasing, receiving, and inventory control
- Serve Safe Certification
- Allergy Awareness Training
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of high volume kitchen management
- Catering/banquet experience preferred
- Management or previous supervisory experience in food and beverage operations preferred
- Culinary degree desirable or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Experience with employee coaching and counselling
- Experience with documenting and enforcing food safety procedures and workplace safety procedures
- Experience with purchasing, receiving and inventory control
- Serve Safe Certification
- Allergy Awareness Training strongly preferred
Job Duties
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop innovative and seasonal menus that showcase the restaurant's culinary expertise and creativity, incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients and international flavors
- Contribute to menu planning and recipe development, including creating and testing new dishes, specials, and tasting menus, and ensuring that all menu items meet quality and cost standards
- Oversee food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring that dishes are prepared according to established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, and that food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed at all times
- Supervise and assist kitchen staff in various culinary tasks, including chopping, slicing, dicing, marinating, sauteing, grilling, roasting, and baking, to ensure consistency and excellence in food presentation and taste
- Coordinate and manage kitchen operations, including ordering and inventory management, production scheduling, and equipment maintenance, to ensure smooth and efficient workflow and minimize waste and downtime
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times, including workstations, storage areas, and equipment, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food handling procedures
- Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, line cooks, and prep cooks, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching to enhance their culinary skills, teamwork, and performance
- Conduct regular training sessions and workshops on culinary techniques, menu items, and food safety practices, and ensure that all kitchen staff are properly trained and certified in food handling and safety procedures
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and taste, and conduct regular taste tests and quality checks to ensure that all dishes meet the restaurant's standards of excellence and guest expectations
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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