Executive Chef
Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
United States, Virginia Beach
Join us at the Delta
Hotel by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront, just steps away from Chesapeake
Bay. From our casually elegant dining room to our bayside deck, come work at
the perfect place to start your career
in hospitality!
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are
a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of
the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know
our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!
We understand
what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring
your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you
on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health &
wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel
discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver
on what YOU need.
We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care.
Shine Bright.
We are looking for our next great team member
to join us on our Kitchen team. We are committed to providing
you with:
Here is what you will be doing each
day:
Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure
associate compliance with all departmental/hotel policies
and procedures.
Interview, hire, train, recommend performance
evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend
discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
Establish
the day's priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for staff
to execute.
Review daily menu specials and offer feedback to Sous
Chefs.
Review banquet event orders and make note of any
changes.
Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide
clear direction to staff.
Take physical inventory of specified
food items for daily inventory.
Requisition the day’s supplies
and ensure that they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs
with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel.
Ensure quality of products received.
Ensure that staff report
to work as scheduled; document any late or absent
employees.
Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked
with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the business
demand.
Ensure that recipe cards, production schedules, plating
guides, photographs are current and posted.
Ensure that all staff
prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department
standards.
Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures
are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective
personnel.
Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff
to ensure guest satisfaction.
Conduct frequent walk throughs
of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any
deficiencies. Ensure that quality and details are
being maintained.
Develop new menu items, test and write
recipes.
Review sales and food cost daily; resolve any
discrepancies with the Controller.
Ensure that excess items
are utilized efficiently.
Oversee and direct training of new
hires in specified phases of the kitchen operation. Maintain an on-going
training program for existing staff. Reevaluate positions in the kitchen
and make changes wherever necessary.
Interview and hire new
personnel according to hotel policies and standards.
Prepare
weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing
guidelines and forecasted labor costs. Adjust schedules throughout the week
to meet business demands.
Prepare daily/weekly payroll reports.
REQUIRED SKILLS
AND ABILITIES:
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational
skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing
culinary team in a fast-paced environment. Must have extensive knowledge
of culinary techniques, food safety and sanitation standards, inventory
management, labor scheduling, purchasing, budgeting, and cost control.
The Executive Chef must demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making
abilities, maintain a high level of attention to detail, and consistently
deliver quality food and exceptional guest experiences. Proficiency in Microsoft
Office is preferred. The ability to work a flexible schedule, including
evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required, along with the ability to stand
for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
At Crescent Hotels &
Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels
of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests
and owners we serve.
That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open
and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through
training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our
culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals
with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants
of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information,
please review the Know Your Rights
notice from the Department of Labor.
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