Chef De Cuisine - Curveball Kitchen

Pyramid Global Hospitality

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a company that prioritizes its employees, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. They offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee hotel rates, along with ongoing training and development. Pyramid Global Hospitality operates over 230 properties worldwide. OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark, located along the Oklahoma River in the Horizons District near downtown Oklahoma City, offers exceptional career opportunities. This world-class destination features a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 guest rooms and suites, various dining options, and 30,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces. The resort aims to create a distinctive atmosphere and foster personal and professional growth for its team members, who are considered "Experience Curators" dedicated to crafting personalized guest experiences. This role seeks an admirable Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team in the Curveball Kitchen. The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for inspiring kitchen curators, designing menus, training staff, collaborating with restaurant management, optimizing productivity, and providing hands-on support as needed to create culinary masterpieces.

Requirements

5+ years in a similar position
In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices
Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts guests
Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
Creative, innovative thinking
Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
Experience managing inventories and stocktaking
Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays
Experience managing a team of curators in a high-volume environment
Creative, with a passion for great food and excellent service

Responsibilities

Ensuring all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish.
Coordinating kitchen staff and assisting them as required.
Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed.
Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
Creating new recipes as needed to regularly update the menu.
Keeping track of new trends in industry.
Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.