Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations. Assists the Director of Catering and/or Director of Sales and Marketing to ensure compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Catering Department. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that Catering team is informed as well. Meet with clients to work out the details of their functions. Escort clients through the property and highlight features of facility as well as available services. Suggestively sell menus, which meet the clients' needs and maximize revenues. Welcome group contact upon arrival at function and ensure guest satisfaction. Contact clients after scheduled functions to ensure guest satisfaction and to solicit for re-booking. Actively solicit and book business following hotel standards. Attend designated meetings (BEO Meetings, Departmental Meetings, Staff Meeting), menu and wine tastings. Keep abreast of current market trends and research competitors. Project a professional image of the hotel. Coordinates and maintains effective relations with other departments in hotel to maintain excellent guest service and to promote programs. Responsibilities Responsible for development, solicitation, detailing and maintenance of accounts in assigned market segments. Required to meet or exceed budget goals and established quotas. Manage all aspects of booking meetings and catering functions to include proposals, contracts and detailing Banquet Event Orders. Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business preferred. Minimum 1-year prior experience in Sales, Catering or Convention Services. Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual English / Spanish a plus. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools. Knowledge of all styles of room set-ups, standard equipment involved and proper handling of the standard equipment. Knowledge of accommodating room capacities and organizing set-up requirements from information on Banquet Event Orders. Previous training in the hospitality industry, food service or the culinary fields. Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele. Shaner Hotel Group Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, !
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations. Assists the Director of Catering and/or Director of Sales and Marketing to ensure compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Catering Department. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that Catering team is informed as well. Meet with clients to work out the details of their functions. Escort clients through the property and highlight features of facility as well as available services. Suggestively sell menus, which meet the clients' needs and maximize revenues. Welcome group contact upon arrival at function and ensure guest satisfaction. Contact clients after scheduled functions to ensure guest satisfaction and to solicit for re-booking. Actively solicit and book business following hotel standards. Attend designated meetings (BEO Meetings, Departmental Meetings, Staff Meeting), menu and wine tastings. Keep abreast of current market trends and research competitors. Project a professional image of the hotel. Coordinates and maintains effective relations with other departments in hotel to maintain excellent guest service and to promote programs. Responsibilities Responsible for development, solicitation, detailing and maintenance of accounts in assigned market segments. Required to meet or exceed budget goals and established quotas. Manage all aspects of booking meetings and catering functions to include proposals, contracts and detailing Banquet Event Orders. Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business preferred. Minimum 1-year prior experience in Sales, Catering or Convention Services. Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual English / Spanish a plus. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools. Knowledge of all styles of room set-ups, standard equipment involved and proper handling of the standard equipment. Knowledge of accommodating room capacities and organizing set-up requirements from information on Banquet Event Orders. Previous training in the hospitality industry, food service or the culinary fields. Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele. Shaner Hotel Group Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, !
Unit Description: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals. Relocation Assistance is Available! Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 - University Dining for Luther College located in Decorah, Iowa . Luther College is private liberal arts college nestled amid the limestone bluffs of Northeast Iowa. It known for its strong sense of community, care for natural surroundings and holds itself to a high standard when it comes to sustainability! The college owns nearly 800 acres of natural areas that include woodlands, floodplains, prairies, marshes, and the Upper Iowa River. These areas, tied together by a five-mile hiking trail, offer recreation, promote native diversity and improve the ecological health of the land. The Catering Manager will work closely with our General Manager on campus, and will be responsible for managing event concepts, partnerships, and will oversee all aspects of our catering program. Events can range from faculty and student events, weddings, and upscale dining events when Luther College welcomes the The Royal House of Norway ( Iowa's royal Norwegian connection ) This is a day shift opportunity (Monday - Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends to support catering and other events. The successful candidate will: identify customer needs and expectations; ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; ensure all HAACP standards are followed; and/or demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: solid organizational skills; excellent leadership/team building skills; the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or professional demeanor is required. Learn more about Luther College at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo's Benefits . Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management and Catering positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs . Working for Sodexo: Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Unit Description: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals. Relocation Assistance is Available! Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 - University Dining for Luther College located in Decorah, Iowa . Luther College is private liberal arts college nestled amid the limestone bluffs of Northeast Iowa. It known for its strong sense of community, care for natural surroundings and holds itself to a high standard when it comes to sustainability! The college owns nearly 800 acres of natural areas that include woodlands, floodplains, prairies, marshes, and the Upper Iowa River. These areas, tied together by a five-mile hiking trail, offer recreation, promote native diversity and improve the ecological health of the land. The Catering Manager will work closely with our General Manager on campus, and will be responsible for managing event concepts, partnerships, and will oversee all aspects of our catering program. Events can range from faculty and student events, weddings, and upscale dining events when Luther College welcomes the The Royal House of Norway ( Iowa's royal Norwegian connection ) This is a day shift opportunity (Monday - Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends to support catering and other events. The successful candidate will: identify customer needs and expectations; ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; ensure all HAACP standards are followed; and/or demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: solid organizational skills; excellent leadership/team building skills; the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or professional demeanor is required. Learn more about Luther College at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo's Benefits . Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management and Catering positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs . Working for Sodexo: Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Catering Sous Chef Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ in Tucson, AZ is seeking to hire a full-time Catering Sous Chef, with a blinding dedication to all things smoked meat! A highly motivated Sous Chef will work closely with our Chef de Cuisine to oversee the catering and banquet kitchen operations of our busy restaurant, private dining and catering operations. Will lead our "Tucson Pit Crew" in providing excellent quality upscale menus, smoked meats, sides and much more. Are you passionate about culinary arts? Do you have a working knowledge of food service operations? Are you looking to work with a fun group of people? Do you have superior decision-making skills and the desire to seek solutions to problems instead of excuses? If so, keep reading! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CATERING SOUS CHEF As the Catering Sous Chef, you play a key role in ensuring top-notch food quality to ensure guest satisfaction, and the financial health of our restaurant. Working collaboratively with the Chef, Catering Sales Team and the Front of the house managers, will help plan and coordinate the day-to-day operations of our kitchen focusing on the private events both in-house and off premise at one of our wedding venues or off site events. Using your excellent organizational skills, you create and adjust schedules. Your ability to lead and motivate others is essential as you manage and train the kitchen pit crew. Your willingness to work right alongside your team helps create a cooperative environment based on teamwork. Interacting with our fellow pit crew members is one of the best parts of your job as you have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. As you talk with crew members, you ensure that they are having a great experience and understand the passion and work we put into our product. When challenging opportunities arise, you take charge and provide excellent quality of food. You love coming to work each day ready to lead your fun, hardworking team in our goal to achieve complete customer Interacting with our guests is one of the best parts of your job as you have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. As you talk with guests, you ensure that they are having a great experience. When challenging opportunities arise, you take charge and provide excellent customer service while leading our hardworking team in our goal to achieve complete customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include: Training and motivating BOH "Pit Crew" Organizing and executing food for all private events Managing the kitchen during busy meal periods while coordinating private events Managing and keeping track of labor dollars as well as food costs Keeping meat & food cooler organized rotated, and labeled Receiving products and quality checks Weekly inventory of all meats and food supplies Monitoring smoke temps, timing, considering weather patterns & conditions Kitchen prep for house made scratch sides Participate in local and national competitions in our team representing Brother John's Participate in several local events for charity and promotions and private caterings We pay our Sous Chefs a competitive salary of, based on experience level. You would also be eligible for our generous medical and dental benefits. Plus, we have a fun, friendly work environment where you would have a lot of support from the Executive Chef and owners. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application! ABOUT BROTHER JOHN'S BEER, BOURBON & BBQ Here at Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, we strive to provide a fast, friendly, clean, and fun environment for people to come, relax, and enjoy the delicious creations made in our full-service restaurant and bar. We also offer catering services. We serve authentic slow pit-smoked barbecue meats using only humanely raised, hormone free meats. We use locally sourced products whenever possible and prepared food and sides on-site daily in our scratch kitchen. We are a locally owned and operated family business that takes pride in treating our crew members like family in a safe, fun, and inviting work environment. Our team is essential to our success which is why we offer competitive pay and benefits. We strive to build a company culture that makes people enjoy coming to work. QUALIFICATIONS 2 years supervisor experience in back of the house operations Knowledge and passion for culinary arts including smoked meats and smoking process Spanish speaking a plus Serve Safe Certified Understanding of food preparation/cooking methods and butchering Ability to be on your feet for long hours Availability to work late nights, weekends & holidays Are you a culinary professional with attention to details? Do you have good communication skills? Are you a BBQ Rockstar? Do you have exceptional problem-solving skills and an honest, diligent work ethic? Would you like to build a career in food and beverage operations? If so, we want to meet you! Apply now!
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Catering Sous Chef Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ in Tucson, AZ is seeking to hire a full-time Catering Sous Chef, with a blinding dedication to all things smoked meat! A highly motivated Sous Chef will work closely with our Chef de Cuisine to oversee the catering and banquet kitchen operations of our busy restaurant, private dining and catering operations. Will lead our "Tucson Pit Crew" in providing excellent quality upscale menus, smoked meats, sides and much more. Are you passionate about culinary arts? Do you have a working knowledge of food service operations? Are you looking to work with a fun group of people? Do you have superior decision-making skills and the desire to seek solutions to problems instead of excuses? If so, keep reading! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CATERING SOUS CHEF As the Catering Sous Chef, you play a key role in ensuring top-notch food quality to ensure guest satisfaction, and the financial health of our restaurant. Working collaboratively with the Chef, Catering Sales Team and the Front of the house managers, will help plan and coordinate the day-to-day operations of our kitchen focusing on the private events both in-house and off premise at one of our wedding venues or off site events. Using your excellent organizational skills, you create and adjust schedules. Your ability to lead and motivate others is essential as you manage and train the kitchen pit crew. Your willingness to work right alongside your team helps create a cooperative environment based on teamwork. Interacting with our fellow pit crew members is one of the best parts of your job as you have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. As you talk with crew members, you ensure that they are having a great experience and understand the passion and work we put into our product. When challenging opportunities arise, you take charge and provide excellent quality of food. You love coming to work each day ready to lead your fun, hardworking team in our goal to achieve complete customer Interacting with our guests is one of the best parts of your job as you have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. As you talk with guests, you ensure that they are having a great experience. When challenging opportunities arise, you take charge and provide excellent customer service while leading our hardworking team in our goal to achieve complete customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include: Training and motivating BOH "Pit Crew" Organizing and executing food for all private events Managing the kitchen during busy meal periods while coordinating private events Managing and keeping track of labor dollars as well as food costs Keeping meat & food cooler organized rotated, and labeled Receiving products and quality checks Weekly inventory of all meats and food supplies Monitoring smoke temps, timing, considering weather patterns & conditions Kitchen prep for house made scratch sides Participate in local and national competitions in our team representing Brother John's Participate in several local events for charity and promotions and private caterings We pay our Sous Chefs a competitive salary of, based on experience level. You would also be eligible for our generous medical and dental benefits. Plus, we have a fun, friendly work environment where you would have a lot of support from the Executive Chef and owners. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application! ABOUT BROTHER JOHN'S BEER, BOURBON & BBQ Here at Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, we strive to provide a fast, friendly, clean, and fun environment for people to come, relax, and enjoy the delicious creations made in our full-service restaurant and bar. We also offer catering services. We serve authentic slow pit-smoked barbecue meats using only humanely raised, hormone free meats. We use locally sourced products whenever possible and prepared food and sides on-site daily in our scratch kitchen. We are a locally owned and operated family business that takes pride in treating our crew members like family in a safe, fun, and inviting work environment. Our team is essential to our success which is why we offer competitive pay and benefits. We strive to build a company culture that makes people enjoy coming to work. QUALIFICATIONS 2 years supervisor experience in back of the house operations Knowledge and passion for culinary arts including smoked meats and smoking process Spanish speaking a plus Serve Safe Certified Understanding of food preparation/cooking methods and butchering Ability to be on your feet for long hours Availability to work late nights, weekends & holidays Are you a culinary professional with attention to details? Do you have good communication skills? Are you a BBQ Rockstar? Do you have exceptional problem-solving skills and an honest, diligent work ethic? Would you like to build a career in food and beverage operations? If so, we want to meet you! Apply now!
CLOUDLAND LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN A CURIO COLLECTION HOTEL Cloudland is a mountaintop resort in Georgia, offering a unique and inspirational setting just waiting to be discovered. A Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, Cloudland is perched at over 2,000 feet above sea level atop iconic Lookout Mountain and part of the McLemore Resort. Conveniently located near Chattanooga, TN and several other major metropolitan areas, Cloudland appeals anyone seeking a romantic getaway, a golf resort, a flawlessly executed meeting/event, or a family vacation. Come see what sets us apart from the pack! 245 guest rooms & suites, many with stunning mountain & valley views 25,000+ sq ft of flexible indoor & outdoor event space Exclusive access to two, 18-hole championship golf courses Multiple dining & culinary experiences Cliffside outdoor pool & bar Full-service spa Website: NOW HIRING Position: Restaurant Chef - Croft - 3-meal Restaurant Reports To: Executive Chef -Director of Food & Beverage COMPANY OVERVIEW: Valor Hospitality is a leading hotel management company that is a trend setter in the hospitality market. The company is recognized by owners, investors, developers, and guests as an innovative partner to drive revenue and increase profits. We believe that the highest form of compliment is respect for each associate, both as an individual and as a valued part of our organization. We will do our best to encourage communication, and we will listen with an open mind to new ideas. Furthermore, we are dedicated to implementing those ideas, which will result in a higher level of productivity and professionalism. In addition, we are committed to you, and your career advancement and we will provide you the opportunity to be successful. POSITION PROFILE: Charged with the duty of overseeing all the culinary operations for the food and beverage outlets. Direct the operation of the kitchen(s), including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions, to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Administer culinary human resource objectives to recruit, select, orient, train, assign, schedule, mentor, coach, counsel, and discipline associates; communicate job expectations, job duties and job responsibilities; plan, monitor, appraise, and review job contributions; provide regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance, review compensation actions; enforce policies and procedures. Meet culinary financial objectives by forecasting requirements; prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyzing variances; initiate corrective actions. Plan menus; estimate food costs and culinary profits; adjust and revise menus. Monitor budgets and payroll records and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted. Maintain safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; supervise the maintenance of kitchen equipment to protect the assets, to secure revenues and comply with legal regulations and ensure quality service. Educate and train team members in compliance with brand standards, service behaviors, and governmental regulations. Ensure staff has the tools, training, and equipment to carry out job duties. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events. Investigate, resolve, respond to guest needs, inquires, comments and/or problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects. Solicit guest feedback to improve food and presentation quality. Develop menu design and concepts for all food & beverage outlets and catering events. Monitor competitor and industry trends. Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment. Replenish supplies in a timely manner and minimize waste and pilferage. Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and brand standards. Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc ) within industry guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality. Ensure that all kitchen equipment and storerooms are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis. Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned. DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience. Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in a culinary leadership role or related position. Hotel experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform critical analysis and manage a wide range of information. Requires advanced knowledge of business and management principles and practices involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Possess excellent oral, written and presentation skills. Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects and establishes priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives. Listen effectively. Operate department within the guidelines of the Foundation Document. Communicate to both, guests and fellow associates, professionally and positively. BENEFITS PACKAGE Competitive Salary Daily Pay! Team Member Hotel Discount Program Uniforms Provided for most positions Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment 401k with employer match Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year Food and Beverage Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Please visit to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
CLOUDLAND LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN A CURIO COLLECTION HOTEL Cloudland is a mountaintop resort in Georgia, offering a unique and inspirational setting just waiting to be discovered. A Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, Cloudland is perched at over 2,000 feet above sea level atop iconic Lookout Mountain and part of the McLemore Resort. Conveniently located near Chattanooga, TN and several other major metropolitan areas, Cloudland appeals anyone seeking a romantic getaway, a golf resort, a flawlessly executed meeting/event, or a family vacation. Come see what sets us apart from the pack! 245 guest rooms & suites, many with stunning mountain & valley views 25,000+ sq ft of flexible indoor & outdoor event space Exclusive access to two, 18-hole championship golf courses Multiple dining & culinary experiences Cliffside outdoor pool & bar Full-service spa Website: NOW HIRING Position: Restaurant Chef - Croft - 3-meal Restaurant Reports To: Executive Chef -Director of Food & Beverage COMPANY OVERVIEW: Valor Hospitality is a leading hotel management company that is a trend setter in the hospitality market. The company is recognized by owners, investors, developers, and guests as an innovative partner to drive revenue and increase profits. We believe that the highest form of compliment is respect for each associate, both as an individual and as a valued part of our organization. We will do our best to encourage communication, and we will listen with an open mind to new ideas. Furthermore, we are dedicated to implementing those ideas, which will result in a higher level of productivity and professionalism. In addition, we are committed to you, and your career advancement and we will provide you the opportunity to be successful. POSITION PROFILE: Charged with the duty of overseeing all the culinary operations for the food and beverage outlets. Direct the operation of the kitchen(s), including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions, to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Administer culinary human resource objectives to recruit, select, orient, train, assign, schedule, mentor, coach, counsel, and discipline associates; communicate job expectations, job duties and job responsibilities; plan, monitor, appraise, and review job contributions; provide regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance, review compensation actions; enforce policies and procedures. Meet culinary financial objectives by forecasting requirements; prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyzing variances; initiate corrective actions. Plan menus; estimate food costs and culinary profits; adjust and revise menus. Monitor budgets and payroll records and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted. Maintain safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; supervise the maintenance of kitchen equipment to protect the assets, to secure revenues and comply with legal regulations and ensure quality service. Educate and train team members in compliance with brand standards, service behaviors, and governmental regulations. Ensure staff has the tools, training, and equipment to carry out job duties. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events. Investigate, resolve, respond to guest needs, inquires, comments and/or problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects. Solicit guest feedback to improve food and presentation quality. Develop menu design and concepts for all food & beverage outlets and catering events. Monitor competitor and industry trends. Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment. Replenish supplies in a timely manner and minimize waste and pilferage. Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and brand standards. Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc ) within industry guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality. Ensure that all kitchen equipment and storerooms are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis. Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned. DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience. Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in a culinary leadership role or related position. Hotel experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform critical analysis and manage a wide range of information. Requires advanced knowledge of business and management principles and practices involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Possess excellent oral, written and presentation skills. Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects and establishes priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives. Listen effectively. Operate department within the guidelines of the Foundation Document. Communicate to both, guests and fellow associates, professionally and positively. BENEFITS PACKAGE Competitive Salary Daily Pay! Team Member Hotel Discount Program Uniforms Provided for most positions Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment 401k with employer match Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year Food and Beverage Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Please visit to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.