Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
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 Culinary team. We are committed to providing you with:
- Highly competitive wages
- An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
- 401K matching program for eligible associates
- Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
- Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
- Lead with Excellence: Manage all aspects of the culinary department, including menu concepting and design, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items, and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards.
- Mentor and Inspire: Interview, hire, train, and evaluate culinary associates, fostering an environment of open communication and continuous improvement.
- Prioritize and Execute: Establish daily priorities, assign production and preparation tasks, and ensure each kitchen area is stocked with the necessary tools, supplies, and equipment to meet business demands.
- Quality Assurance: Review banquet event orders, requisition supplies, ensure quality of products received, and monitor the performance of associates to maintain high standards.
- Hands-On Leadership: Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area, coaching associates to correct deficiencies and ensuring quality and attention to detail.
- Innovative Menu Development: Assist the Catering department in developing special menus for functions and meet with clients as requested.
- Continuous Training: Oversee the training of new hires and maintain an ongoing training program for existing staff, reevaluating positions and making necessary changes.
- Proven Experience: Progressive culinary experience in a fast-paced, multi-faceted operation, with a minimum of 3 years leading culinary operations as an Executive Chef.
- Leadership Skills: Previous leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen, with a demonstrated ability to develop menu items that meet the discerning tastes of a diverse audience.
- Innovative Mindset: Curiosity regarding food trends and the ability to assess trends for their value in driving the guest experience.
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking (Preferred)
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them (Preferred)
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject (Preferred)
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
- Preferred
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Required
Certified Food Handler
- Preferred
ServSafe Food Mgr Cert
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($100,000.00 - $110,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: 401k, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Team Management
Mentorship
Problem Solving
Creativity
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Time Management
Customer Service Orientation
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33 Hotel, New York City, Seaport is an intimate escape nestled amidst the cobbled streets of Downtown Manhattan’s historic South Street Seaport. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the East River, Brooklyn Bridge, and New York City skyline, the hotel offers luxury amenities and personalized service to provide guests a welcome respite from the buzz of the city.
