What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine - Hotel Hartness - Hotel Hartness / Patterson Restaurant & Bar position at Hay Creek Hotels?
Job Description
We are seeking to hire an experienced Chef de Cuisineto lead our Culinary Team at Patterson Kitchen & Bar!
A distinctive element exclusive to Hay Creek Managements approach to guest service is its Host Philosophy, which encourages each associate to develop the skills necessary to offer competent hospitality service outside the realm of their primary job responsibilities.
The ability of our Host Associates to proficiently multi-task provides guests at Hay Creek properties a secure, comfortable confidence that their service expectations will be exceeded.
Essential Functions
Independently manages kitchen personnel, specifically line cooks and dishwashers, to include but not limited to the responsibility of hiring, training, administering performance reviews, determining wages, coaching and discipline, termination, and weekly scheduling.
Work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to ensure that all items needed are in stock for the menu.
Alert, friendly and able to assist guests with courtesy and promptness.
Coordinate with the chef for food preparation, presentation, and proper service procedures.
Inspect equipment before and after use, making sure everything is clean and in proper working order.
Maintain cleanliness of workstation, kitchen area, and walk-in cooler / freezer.
Be conscious of proper storage of all food products, especially hot and cold meats, seafood and other high protein items.
Review prep list, check daily pars and maintain pars as necessary, order stock from specific list, and ensure all food items are dated and up to company standards.
Oversee inventory of stations, control quality of food, avoid waste, and ensure proper rotation and utilization.
Train employees to keep up with company standards and new changes.
Check all food for proper consistency, temperature, and flavor.
Coordinate workflow to ensure a smooth-running operation.
Make sure kitchen is clean and kept neat according to health department standards, also supervise dishwashers and other cooks in their respective duties.
Check food orders going out of the kitchen and food being prepared.
Review all kitchen staff necessary for any special parties or orders and follow up on completed work.
Monitor employees performance and issues, discipline when necessary.
Handle all necessary paperwork related to this position (discipline reports, handing out forms to employees, evaluations, special assignments, and communication in logbook for other shifts).
Communicate with chef on all problems, complaints, and discrepancies.
Assist team members as needed to promote a positive teamwork environment.
Work the hot line 4-5 shifts a week on each station
Create daily and seasonal features
Complete monthly inventory, end of month sheets and submit to Hay Creek Corporate
Keep tabs on daily labor numbers and Cost of goods sheet and adjust purchases/flex scheduling accordingly
Address each and every guest using the S.E.A.C. method, with a smile, eye contact, acknowledge their presence in a timely manner with appropriate greeting, and kindly close.
Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
Understand and practice all HCH safety and security procedures, including Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Accident Reporting, Right to Know Law, Written Information Security Program, Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures, Anti-Harassment Policy, and Violence in the Workplace Policy.
Comply with all Hotel and HCH time and attendance policies.
Comply with all Hotel and HCH uniform, dress code, and appearance standards.
About Hartness
Hartness, the Greenville areas most exciting and architecturally stunning traditional neighborhood development, ishome to a new 75,000 square foot boutique hotel. The new development, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, features 73 luxury suites, meeting and event space, waterside restaurant, and a world-class luxury spa.
Guest rooms are well appointed with a fresh and modern motif, offering several different suite configurations designed to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. The hotel also includes two levels of indoor and outdoor meeting and conference space options, featuring The White Oak Ballroom that can host up to 300 guests.
Just a short walk from the main hotel is the hotels restaurant, Patterson Kitchen Bar,named to honor a branch of the Hartness family tree. With a wrap-around porch and window walls, diners are able toenjoy waterside dining next to the tranquil and serene pond setting. The heart of the restaurant is the exposition kitchen that prepares a variety of locally and regionally inspired menu items.
The hotel also features Spa H, aluxurious spa designed and managed by WTS International. With six treatment rooms and a comprehensive menu of unique and creative treatments, the spa is truly something never offered before in the Greenville area.
Hay Creek offers an extensive benefit and incentive package, including;
About Hay Creek Hotels
Founded in 2005, Hay Creek Hotels was created specifically to combine the intimacy of a boutique hotel with world-class cuisine, cutting-edge technology, unparalleled guest service and the exclusive amenities of a luxury inn. At Hay Creek Hotels, our passion is to pioneer superior service and inspire excitement within the small, independent hotel sector: to "Delight & Surprise" our guests every day. These values are driven by the idea that the best hotels and restaurants are the ones that draw on the spirit, culture and character of their locales. From meticulously renovated historic properties to exciting new-build hotels, we offer some of the most unique and interesting lodging and dining destinations in the United States. Our hotels and resorts are designed to reflect their respective neighborhoods and serve as good neighbors by participating in community events and causes. Through environmentally responsible design and day-to-day management, we adhere to best practices for sustainable operations at every location.
Bringing a hyper-local focus to the hotel dining experience, the restaurants in the Hay Creek Hotels collection form deep connections with respected local farms and providers. Our chefs seamlessly integrate their regions finest meats, seafood and produce with contemporary cooking styles and flavors. Each Hay Creek restaurant is distinguished by sophisticated yet casual ambiance and cuisine that delivers both comfort and surprise with each bite. We are not the average box hotel, and this is not the average dining experience. Dishes are created each night with the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and presentation. Farm-to-table food brings sensational seasonal menus with creative twists on old classics.
Our Core Values and Beliefs;
We promote and support a culture that Delights & Surprises each of our customers, associates, and business partners. Our Host Philosophy encourages each associate to develop the skills necessary to offer outstanding hospitality service outside the scope of their primary job responsibilities. Our Associate Promise is the commitment to truly listen to and communicate openly and honestly with all team members. We embrace Pride Of Ownership to create an, I can, I am, I own, empowered approach to everything we do. Partnering in our Local Community and respecting the environment we live in are beliefs we incorporate into daily operations.
To learn more, visit us at www.HayCreekHotels.com
We are an E-Verify Employer;
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at 888-897-7781.
Required Experience
We are seeking to hire an experienced Chef de Cuisineto lead our Culinary Team at Patterson Kitchen & Bar!
- WEEKLY PAY **
A distinctive element exclusive to Hay Creek Managements approach to guest service is its Host Philosophy, which encourages each associate to develop the skills necessary to offer competent hospitality service outside the realm of their primary job responsibilities.
The ability of our Host Associates to proficiently multi-task provides guests at Hay Creek properties a secure, comfortable confidence that their service expectations will be exceeded.
Essential Functions
Independently manages kitchen personnel, specifically line cooks and dishwashers, to include but not limited to the responsibility of hiring, training, administering performance reviews, determining wages, coaching and discipline, termination, and weekly scheduling.
Work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to ensure that all items needed are in stock for the menu.
Alert, friendly and able to assist guests with courtesy and promptness.
Coordinate with the chef for food preparation, presentation, and proper service procedures.
Inspect equipment before and after use, making sure everything is clean and in proper working order.
Maintain cleanliness of workstation, kitchen area, and walk-in cooler / freezer.
Be conscious of proper storage of all food products, especially hot and cold meats, seafood and other high protein items.
Review prep list, check daily pars and maintain pars as necessary, order stock from specific list, and ensure all food items are dated and up to company standards.
Oversee inventory of stations, control quality of food, avoid waste, and ensure proper rotation and utilization.
Train employees to keep up with company standards and new changes.
Check all food for proper consistency, temperature, and flavor.
Coordinate workflow to ensure a smooth-running operation.
Make sure kitchen is clean and kept neat according to health department standards, also supervise dishwashers and other cooks in their respective duties.
Check food orders going out of the kitchen and food being prepared.
Review all kitchen staff necessary for any special parties or orders and follow up on completed work.
Monitor employees performance and issues, discipline when necessary.
Handle all necessary paperwork related to this position (discipline reports, handing out forms to employees, evaluations, special assignments, and communication in logbook for other shifts).
Communicate with chef on all problems, complaints, and discrepancies.
Assist team members as needed to promote a positive teamwork environment.
Work the hot line 4-5 shifts a week on each station
Create daily and seasonal features
Complete monthly inventory, end of month sheets and submit to Hay Creek Corporate
Keep tabs on daily labor numbers and Cost of goods sheet and adjust purchases/flex scheduling accordingly
Address each and every guest using the S.E.A.C. method, with a smile, eye contact, acknowledge their presence in a timely manner with appropriate greeting, and kindly close.
Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
Understand and practice all HCH safety and security procedures, including Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Accident Reporting, Right to Know Law, Written Information Security Program, Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures, Anti-Harassment Policy, and Violence in the Workplace Policy.
Comply with all Hotel and HCH time and attendance policies.
Comply with all Hotel and HCH uniform, dress code, and appearance standards.
About Hartness
Hartness, the Greenville areas most exciting and architecturally stunning traditional neighborhood development, ishome to a new 75,000 square foot boutique hotel. The new development, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, features 73 luxury suites, meeting and event space, waterside restaurant, and a world-class luxury spa.
Guest rooms are well appointed with a fresh and modern motif, offering several different suite configurations designed to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. The hotel also includes two levels of indoor and outdoor meeting and conference space options, featuring The White Oak Ballroom that can host up to 300 guests.
Just a short walk from the main hotel is the hotels restaurant, Patterson Kitchen Bar,named to honor a branch of the Hartness family tree. With a wrap-around porch and window walls, diners are able toenjoy waterside dining next to the tranquil and serene pond setting. The heart of the restaurant is the exposition kitchen that prepares a variety of locally and regionally inspired menu items.
The hotel also features Spa H, aluxurious spa designed and managed by WTS International. With six treatment rooms and a comprehensive menu of unique and creative treatments, the spa is truly something never offered before in the Greenville area.
Hay Creek offers an extensive benefit and incentive package, including;
- Insurance Benefit package including company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness plans*
- Free Life Insurance of $25K from HCH*
- Tax-free Flex Spending Accounts for Medical Costs and Daycare Costs*
- Wellcard membership (up to 60% discounts on prescriptions, gym memberships, and more).*
- Competitive Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, and Personal Birthday*
- Complimentary Staff Meals Daily
- Weekly payroll schedule
- Competitive Wages with Cost of Living Adjustments and Annual Performance/Wage Reviews
- Lodging Discounts at any HCH Property (Employee forty-nine per night, Friends & Family eighty nine per night)
- Dining Discounts at any HCH Property (50% off food for employee and guests)
- Spas, Golf Course, and Activities Discounts at any HCH Property
- Hospitality Discounts from our partners at the New England Inn & Resort Association and Historic Hotels of America
- Industry Travel Discounts through Working Advantage (rental cars, event tickets, local activities, etc.)
- Supportive Culture that is fun and motivating, with open-door policy work environment
- Employee Recognition Program through 'Delight Dollars' appreciation and prizes
- Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 confidential support and KOFE financial education
- Accelerated Career Advancement of professional enrichment, company-sponsored conferences & classes, and our formal Professional Development Program for new managers in training.
- Free Parking
About Hay Creek Hotels
Founded in 2005, Hay Creek Hotels was created specifically to combine the intimacy of a boutique hotel with world-class cuisine, cutting-edge technology, unparalleled guest service and the exclusive amenities of a luxury inn. At Hay Creek Hotels, our passion is to pioneer superior service and inspire excitement within the small, independent hotel sector: to "Delight & Surprise" our guests every day. These values are driven by the idea that the best hotels and restaurants are the ones that draw on the spirit, culture and character of their locales. From meticulously renovated historic properties to exciting new-build hotels, we offer some of the most unique and interesting lodging and dining destinations in the United States. Our hotels and resorts are designed to reflect their respective neighborhoods and serve as good neighbors by participating in community events and causes. Through environmentally responsible design and day-to-day management, we adhere to best practices for sustainable operations at every location.
Bringing a hyper-local focus to the hotel dining experience, the restaurants in the Hay Creek Hotels collection form deep connections with respected local farms and providers. Our chefs seamlessly integrate their regions finest meats, seafood and produce with contemporary cooking styles and flavors. Each Hay Creek restaurant is distinguished by sophisticated yet casual ambiance and cuisine that delivers both comfort and surprise with each bite. We are not the average box hotel, and this is not the average dining experience. Dishes are created each night with the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and presentation. Farm-to-table food brings sensational seasonal menus with creative twists on old classics.
Our Core Values and Beliefs;
We promote and support a culture that Delights & Surprises each of our customers, associates, and business partners. Our Host Philosophy encourages each associate to develop the skills necessary to offer outstanding hospitality service outside the scope of their primary job responsibilities. Our Associate Promise is the commitment to truly listen to and communicate openly and honestly with all team members. We embrace Pride Of Ownership to create an, I can, I am, I own, empowered approach to everything we do. Partnering in our Local Community and respecting the environment we live in are beliefs we incorporate into daily operations.
To learn more, visit us at www.HayCreekHotels.com
We are an E-Verify Employer;
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at 888-897-7781.
Required Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years of recent Culinary experience in a high volume, full service restaurant in a LEADERSHIP ROLE.
- Excellent Knife skills.
- Must continuously demonstrate a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude.
- Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and other high-volume days and times (i.e. town festivals).
- Ability to remain standing for 8 hours (or 100% of shift)
- Ability to frequently move and lift up to 80 lbs.
- Ability to walk the property and grounds on occasion.
- Ability to move up and down stairs regularly.
- Ability to bend frequently and repetitively during a shift.
- Ability to reach and lift overhead.
- Ability to remain bent over a sink/tub for an extended period of time.
- Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity.
- Ability to move quickly based on guest needs.
- Ability to frequently communicate and exchange accurate information effectively.
- Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.
- Maybe subject to successful completion of background check and/or DMV check.
Salary : $25,000
