What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford Chef position at Schulte Companies?
Emerald Hospitality Associates is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Executive Chef to join our team! EHA is an organization whose success is rooted in our four core beliefs: Integrity, Engagement, Quality and Community.
What's in it for you? When you join EHA you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! EHA provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, a robust benefit package and an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company.
Our Company: Emerald Hospitality Associates is a hotel development and management company that prides itself on building long-term relationships with both people and organizations. We specialize in the hotel management and development of full service and upscale focused service hotels. Founded in 1999, our mission focuses on serving our guests, clients and staff as a premier hospitality management and consulting firm, applying personal and corporate integrity to each task thereby providing effective, results-oriented, innovative service that generates true value and commitment to excellence.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare food by pre-described cooking methods and recipes.
- Follow and enforce proper food temperature guidelines.
- Follow established FIFO practices.
- Follow and enforce established food sanitary requirements and safety precautions and procedures.
- Maintains order and cleanliness of kitchen and storeroom areas.
- Provides direction and leadership to associates in the kitchen department.
- Schedule associates in accordance with forecasted occupancy, adjusts staffing as necessary for sudden changes in business levels.
- Prepare or assist in preparing vendor orders.
- Assist with the inventory, purchasing, disbursement, and cost control for all kitchen items.
- Promote and engage in positive vendor relations.
- Manages the human resources function in all areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain, and motivate associates: hire, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance reviews, resolve problems, and provide open communication for all associates.
- Follows established safety procedures, use of personal protective equipment and sharps policies.
- Responds to all guest requests and complaints and follow-up to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree preferred; or equivalent experience in a culinary role.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a culinary leadership role.
- Food safety certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Basic math skills
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
- Excellent time management skills
PERKS/BENEFITS
Emerald Hospitality Associates offers a robust selection of perks/benefits that include, but aren't limited to: Paid Time Off, Growth and Career Opportunities, Hotel Discounts, 401K, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Pet Insurance, Dependent Tuition Benefits, EAP Program, Marketplace Discounts at various retailers such as Disney, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and more!
- Emerald Hospitality Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: 60,000-65,000
