Banquet Chef - Aptos, United States - Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

Verified Company

Aptos, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Read Banquet event orders (BEOs) and ensure food product is available for function
Prepare all food per BEO in timely, accurate and quality manner
Attend event and BEO meetings
Train staff on food preparation and presentation according to Resort standards
Keep up with industry trends and create new receipts in collaboration for Corporate Group, Weddings, Social Events
Ability to determine food specifications and qualities from BEO
Assist in ordering all food products for functions and manage relationships with vendors
Maintain proper storage facilities (temperature, sanitation, & order)
Well versed on sanitation and maintain sanitation in work area at all times
Able to handle multiple functions simultaneously
Vast knowledge of food, food preparation and presentation
Understand safety precautions
Monitor of food costing and portion control

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises hourly employees in the kitchen.
Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops kitchen staff; manages schedules and workflow
Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and safety regulations
Provides daytoday guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance
Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
Responsible in upholding supervisory responsibilities within the kitchen department in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, coworkers and management to their understanding
Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy
Display courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision
Ability to prioritize work assignments
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to work well under pressure of organizing and attaining production schedules
Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met including vision, taste and smell
Ability to differentiate dates
Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions
Ability to expand and condense recipes
Ability to work all stations in kitchen
Punctuality and regular, reliable attendance
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others and the public and timelines

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Two years related hotel/Company industry experience and/or training
Five years experience in similar position preferred
High school or GED graduate

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, comprehend and provide instructions, both written and verbal

COMPUTER SKILLS

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Must provide valid document(s) to work in the US.
Valid California Driver License is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment at Company ranges from winter time lows of 30 degrees to summer time highs to 80+ degrees.

While performing these duties the employee may be exposed to outdoor and inclement weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
Lift 2550 lbs. (for specific positions)
Sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
Reasonable accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions