Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $46,400.00 - $62,700.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Uniform allowance
Job Description
Colcord Hotel, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton, is a distinguished boutique hotel that blends historic elegance with modern luxury in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. As the city's first skyscraper, Colcord Hotel embraces a unique architectural heritage while offering guests a sophisticated and comfortable experience. Featuring 108 stylish guest rooms and the award-winning Flint Restaurant, the hotel is dedicated to personalized service and hospitality excellence. This combination of history, innovation, and luxury makes Colcord Hotel a premier destination for visitors seeking a memorable stay in Oklahoma City.
The role available at Colcord Hotel is for an Assistant Ex... Show More
The role available at Colcord Hotel is for an Assistant Ex... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary education or appropriate level of on-the-job training and hotel culinary experience
- At least 3 years high-volume cooking experience
- Proficient in English language
- Ability to read and understand instructions, safety rules, write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, speak with poise and confidence using correct grammar
- Proficient in general computer knowledge
- Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time
- Ability to perform reaching, stooping and/or crouching motions repeatedly
- Dexterity in hands and fingers to manipulate kitchen tools and utensils
- Visual abilities including closeness and depth perception
- Sense of smell and taste to ensure quality food preparation
Job Qualifications
- Culinary education or significant on-the-job culinary training
- Experience in high-volume cooking environments
- Knowledge of all kitchen operations
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to produce consistent quality food products
- Experience training and managing kitchen staff
- Proficient in computer applications relevant to culinary management
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
- Willingness to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving and innovation skills
Job Duties
- Position will be responsible for the kitchen in Executive Chef's absence
- Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
- Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
- Supervise departmental performance and provide them council as to the preparation and cooking of various food items
- Teach cooks preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property
- Manage hourly kitchen employees through hiring, scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, and evaluating
- Train and update kitchen employees regarding all applicable policies and procedures
- Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency daily ensuring financial performance and control
- Discuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B staff
- Prepare production lists concerning food cost controls and supervise requisitioning of food to prevent stockpiling and losses due to spoilage
- Troubleshoot unexpected or unusual situations in the kitchens
- Frequently review finished products for quality prior to leaving kitchens
- Oversee preparation of foods, bear responsibility for final food product served, physical working conditions, kitchen tools and equipment
- Responsible for hygiene, safety, and sanitary conditions for back-of-the-house
- Follows and enforces all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food services areas
- Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting
- Displays exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management
- Displays an attitude of loyalty, dedication, confidentiality, and a willingness to cooperate with other team executives and staff
- Remains always appropriately groomed per company grooming standards and wears the uniform provided
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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