Chef de Cuisine (FT) ("Chef de Cocina")

EVANS HOTELS LLC • San Diego, CA

5d • $80,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chef de Cuisine (“Chef de Cocina”) manages and operates restaurant culinary operations while leading and directing its staff. Is responsible for preparation and service of restaurant menus ensuring that the highest level of quality is consistently achieved. Contributes to the overall organization and direction of all culinary operations.

Requirements

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
• Experience running shifts, scheduling, performance management, problem-solving, guest servicing and running day-to-day operations.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire.
• RBS Certification required.
• Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team-oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous similar position in a hotel, or similar business entity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all administration, production and service of restaurant operations from a culinary perspective.
• Conveys a favorable image of the organization by projecting a positive, professional appearance and demeanor to our guests and associates alike.
• Ensures the kitchens and their related equipment and areas are maintained at the highest possible level of cleanliness and sanitation as prescribed by the Health Department as well as the hotel standards.
• Creates and develops recipes, special dishes, and menus.
• Maintains consistent quality of dishes at all times.
• Works closely with the Executive Chef in the drafting, designing and implementation of the menus.
• Recruit, interview, and train all kitchen staff, including overseeing the training of new chefs, cooks, and stewards, while motivating and promoting talent.
• Liaises with other operating departments to guarantee the quality of services rendered.
• Assists in the identification and procurement of specialty foodstuffs for restaurant and special menus.
• Instructs all department personnel in established safety and emergency standards.
• Assists in the oversight of all culinary operations, and manages these operations in the absence of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Benefits

• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed