Executive and Banquet Chef

Job Description 

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee day-to-day operations Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. This is a full time position located in Auburn, Maine. The Executive Chef will have a strong understanding of culinary cost controls including proper costing and labor management with strong time management skills, ensuring that our guests have an excellent experience at the hotel. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer service through gourmet food while adhering to hotel budget and quality standards.

Work Performed 

As Executive Chef, you are responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the hotel operation and for delivering results that contribute to the vision and overall success of the hotel. In this role, you are expected to hit hotel targets, manage profitability, and deliver an excellent guest experience.

• Run all aspects of kitchen operations in conjunction with the General Manager 
• Ensure that all local, state, and federal rules and regulations, as well as any hotel policies and practices, are followed
• Handle and store food and ingredients safely
• Monitor inventory and purchase supplies/food from approved vendors
• Hire, train, and supervise all kitchen staff
• Jump on the line and assist the team when needed, always leading by example
• Menu Innovation: Craft and continually evolve a compelling menu that reflects our commitment to culinary excellence and innovation
• Ensure all areas of the kitchen, food prep, and food storage areas are clean and properly sanitized. This includes washing dishes and cooking equipment, cleaning floors, sanitizing countertops and cutting boards, and maintaining all areas to health code standard
• Keep workstations and equipment clean, organized, and in good working order
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned 

Requirements 

• 4 years of Executive Chef and Banquet Chef experience
• Previous experience in a managerial role overseeing a team, preferably in hospitality
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form with guests, management, and associates. Respond accurately and timely to provide information.
• Strong operational knowledge of kitchen management, menu development, and food cost control 
• Ability to understand and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times
• Must be responsible and be able to work independently
• Ability to learn applicable systems (POS, Microsoft Outlook Suite, and more)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work onsite at the hotel location
• Ability to cover shifts as needed for associates
• Hours required: Full time
• Proficiency in the English language

Additional Preferred Skills/Qualities 

• Successful demonstration of high level culinary safety knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Second language is a plus, preferably Spanish or French

Compensation 

$75,000 Annually

Benefits

• Earned paid time off
• Employer-contribution medical/dental/vision insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short term/Long term disability
• Optional 401k with employer match
• Employee discounts at participating hotels
• Option to sign up for on-demand pay with DailyPay
• Refer a friend – get paid extra when they join our team!
• Bonuses for name recognition and guest score
• Opportunities to grow – one of the fastest-growing hotel companies

About Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch 

We're next to the Androscoggin River, and some rooms have views of the Great Falls. Take a stroll along the Auburn Riverwalk. Downtown is a quick walk over the North Bridge, and Bates College is a five-minute drive. Our Garden Grille & Bar serves breakfast and dinner, and the Pavilion Pantry is open 24 hours for drinks and snacks.

About Giri Hotels 

Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Giri Hotels owns and operates more than 50 hotels in New England.

We are a growing company that embraces change, maintains a service mindset, and prioritizes the 'big rocks' - our most impactful tasks and projects. At our core, Giri Hotels is a hospitality company, and all members of our team share a sense of cooperation and respect with our guests and one another. 

You are right for the team if you are: 

• Happy – nice to be around and friendly
• Humble – willing to learn
• Helpful – team player, always willing to pitch in, looking for ways to be productive

Giri Hotel Management has been recognized for its growth in the hospitality industry. We are proud to have achieved #23 on the Top Owners & Developers list and #55 on the Top Management Companies list in Hotel Business's annual rankings. These rankings, based on the annual revenues and number of rooms and properties managed, demonstrate our company's continuing expansion and growth.

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Giri Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.