Chef Tournant

Pyramid Global Hospitality • Tampa, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Global Hospitality is hiring a Chef Tournant for the Westin Tampa Bay. The Chef Tournant assists across multiple kitchen areas with planning and executing daily food production, preparation, and presentation for the hotel. The role helps ensure a safe, sanitary work environment that meets applicable standards and regulations while delivering profitable, competitive-quality products.

The position is suited to a creative, motivated, hands-on culinary leader with experience in a high-volume professional kitchen. The Chef Tournant supports the culinary team and contributes to creative menus that reflect seasonal availability and the restaurant concept. The role also involves responding professionally and courteously to guests and colleagues, teaching culinary skills, and supporting team members’ professional and personal development.

The employee may perform functions throughout the culinary department, including cooking and stewarding, and will develop skills in a range of cooking methods and kitchen procedures. The role includes recipe execution, consistent food preparation, ingredient handling, workstation setup, kitchen sanitation and organization, proper food storage, ingredient quality oversight, allergen awareness, and helping maintain daily prep sheets.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• Active food handler certification or the ability to obtain it.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Desire to exceed expectations.
• Energetic personality.
• Must be willing to work a variety of day, night, and weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

• College graduate in culinary arts or pursuing an advanced degree.
• Extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen.
• Creativity, motivation, and a passion for culinary arts.
• Experience creating menus that reflect seasonal availability and the restaurant concept.
• A hands-on leadership approach and interest in teaching and supporting a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of daily food production, preparation, and presentation for the hotel.
• Perform functions across the culinary department as needed, including cooking and stewarding.
• Develop knowledge and skills in cooking procedures and methods such as grilling, sautéing, and frying.
• Follow and recreate recipes and maintain consistency in food preparation.
• Minimize food waste through cross-utilization of ingredients.
• Set up workstations with necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping and peeling vegetables and cutting meat.
• Maintain a sanitized and orderly kitchen environment.
• Ensure food and other items are stored properly.
• Monitor the quality of ingredients.
• Apply thorough knowledge of food allergens and respond to guests with food allergies with a high sense of urgency.
• Work with the culinary team to keep prep sheets updated and ensure they are used properly each day.
• Support and teach team members in the culinary arts.
• Respond to guests and team members in a professional and courteous manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Online webinars and self-study courses through Pyramid Global Learning.
• 401(k) match.
• Companywide hotel room discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee family events.
• Partnerships and discounts with major retailers, including AT&T, Verizon, and Dish.

What This Job Offers

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