What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine - Casa Calavera position at Virgin Hotels?
YOUR MISSION (The Job Description)
The Chef de Cuisine is directly responsible for the cost-effective operation of a clean and safe kitchen, dish room, and storeroom facilities while exceeding food quality and speed of service requirements. The Chef de Cuisine works as part of the management team of the restaurant to build sales and grow the business. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for operating a profitable restaurant, where the quality of food, service and ambience are continually challenged and improved.
THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties)
This role will work closely with General Manager to :
Efficiently monitor staffing, food purchasing, food preparation and food inventory to control food and labor cost and waste, ensuring adherence to the budget and financial objectives
Hire, train, motivate, evaluate, and supervise staff to ensure that teammates receive adequate training, guidance, and resources to accomplish established objectives
Monitor and evaluate food preparation by observing cooking techniques and tasting results to ensure food quality and consistency according to standards
Ensure creative, original offerings and high standards
Monitor and advise on storage of food items to ensure quality of food and compliance with all health requirements
Other duties as assigned
WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)
Great team player with the ability to create excellent working relationships across the group
Collaborative approach with all departments
Ability to break down barriers and resolve potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
Creativity and innovation are essential!
Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible
Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
Excellent customer relations, communication, presentation, and organization skills of utmost importance
Able to change direction and work on multiple restaurant aspects at once
Enthusiastic, passionate, creative, able to inspire and motivate others
Fun, innovative, original and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service
MUST HAVE'S
Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
Food Service Handler Card and TABC certification that is currently valid for a minimum of at least 6 months
A minimum of six (6) years progressive food preparation experience, or through the completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship
Previous supervisory experience
Demonstrated organizational skills, budgeting experience and full understanding of financials
Use all tools associated with the position including but not limited to knives, slicers and choppers; Must have own tools
Subject to extreme heat and cold
Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation
Inspect quality of all food items
Communicate effectively with all levels of employees
Move effectively and efficiently throughout work areas
Prepare all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game and seafood
Knowledge of and ability to prepare stocks, soups and mother sauces
Complete understanding of all operations of the kitchen
WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE'S
Must enjoy being around and working with people
Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as all state and federal laws
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
Adhere to hotel policies including but not limited to attendance, safety, and behavior
THE WORKING CONDITIONS
Lift and carry 50 lbs, carry and balance plates, carry kegs, wine and beer cases as necessary
Stand for periods of 8-10 hours
Communicate clearly in verbal and written English
Bend, squat and stretch in areas of limited space to perform cleaning, organization, and other duties
Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of cold, heat, smoke, and sound. Incumbents are at times subject to hazards such as chemicals; proper safety precautions will be taken
Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
VALUABLE TRAITS
50% logical / 50% creative / 100% AWESOME
Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates
Adaptive, Flexible!
Embody "great attitude"
Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic
Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same
Tenacious and self-motivated
This is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and conditions.
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