Chef De Cuisine | The Lodge at Columbia Point

Columbia Hospitality • Richland, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lodge at Columbia Point is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to lead their culinary team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, menu development, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The company emphasizes a people-first, values-driven culture focused on creating exceptional experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from four-year College or university, or five to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• The ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required to analyze, and interpret the most complex documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Must possess excellent business communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; and to make effective presentations to top management, employees, public groups and/or boards of directors.
• The ability to handle issues with integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form is required to successfully perform the essential duties described above
• Ability to manage according to employment and industry-relevant laws
• Must possess previous food and wine experience, and a working knowledge of restaurant equipment
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s) and alcohol permit
• To successfully perform the duties described, conflict management and negotiation skills are required
• Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs.
• Excellent people skills
• Have a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor
• Be detail-oriented, and have exceptional organizational skills
• Be reliable and punctual

Nice To Haves

• Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the selection, training and performance management of the Culinary Team
• Maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Works closely with the Food and Beverage Manager in conjunction with special and catered events
• Attends meetings to discuss upcoming events and review Banquet Event Orders daily
• Facilitates and participate in daily stand up meetings
• Assists in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staff
• Maintains efficient operations, and adherence to established safety and quality standards
• Ensures safe work environment, immediately reporting unsafe conditions or equipment
• Develops all menus with the approval of the Food and Beverage Manager
• Works with the Food and Beverage Manager to develop creative event themes and menus.
• Supports catering and planning with creating events
• Maintains on-going communication with all departments and ensures all staff members are informed of updates, changes and/or problematic situations
• Responds to internal and external inquiries and complaints and maintains favorable member, guest and employee relations
• Protects company assets by establishing and ensuring adherence to security standards
• Audits kitchen payroll on a daily basis
• Completes monthly food inventories
• Assures that the team exceeds guest’s expectations by being responsive, engaged and following-through on all requests
• Assures that all administrative tasks related to the position are completed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Strives to deliver exceptional products and service
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Columbia Hospitality values and mission
• Monitors food and labor costs
• Conducts daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation
• Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated
• Interacts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
• Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards
• Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling
• Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire team members to meet and exceed standards

Benefits

• Cellphone Allowance
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail
• Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares”
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities
• Task Force Work Opportunities
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level