Chef de Cuisine @ Hotel Roanoke - Hotel Resource
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**Chef de Cuisine @ Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center**
Chef de Cuisine @ Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Benchmark Hotel Roanoke Roanoke VA
**Chef de Cuisine @ Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center**
**Company:**
Benchmark Hotel Roanoke
**Location:**
US
**Category:**
Other
**Degrees Required:**
Not Specified
**Employment Type:**
Full-Time
**Manages Others:**
No
**Requirements:**
**Come be a part of something bigger**
More than 10,000 dedicated employees around the world bring their unique talents, expertise and experiences to work every day with Benchmark. Our strength lies in our **diversity**, **positive service attitude** and **determination** to succeed. Come be a part of our Be the Difference culture, where every employee, at every level, in every job strives to capture moments when they can provide memorable, personalized service to our guests, coworkers, and communities.
We are a strong believer in offering our employees **Work-Life Effectiveness** through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:
Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs
Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)
401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)
Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn't love to get away)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
Employee family events (bring the kids)
Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few
Many more, please inquire for more details
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton has been awarded the esteemed AAA Four Diamond Designation Rating for lodging and restaurants for the third straight year. The hotel is part of the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of upper upscale, one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts all celebrated for their individuality.
Built in 1882, the Tudor-style Hotel Roanoke is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers. The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center is located in the Gainsboro neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia.
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center today features 329 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and a 63,000- square-foot, high-tech conference center. It is a joint project of Hotel Roanoke LLC, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Tech.
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What you will have an opportunity to do:
We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Chef de Cuisine. This individual must have experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and have a passion for the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, respond in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.
The Chef de Cuisine will lead the planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the restaurant in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.
If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you
Your Role:
You will serve as the Face of the restaurant in the hotel and community
You will create, cost, and implement (seasonal) menus and special menus
You will attract, retain, and mentor the best culinary talent
You will complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for the restaurant
You will collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations
You will train the restaurant culinary and operations team on the menu and daily specials
You will conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed.
You will conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information
You will attend weekly F&B meetings, leadership meetings, and monthly safety meeting representing the culinary team
You will be the example that the culinary team follows
You will manage costs related to the restaurant, analyze, and control costs to achieve a profitable operation
You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency
You will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily
You will guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with pm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following days service
Someone passionate about developing a culinary team
Someone with a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
Someone with 5+ years of experience as a chef in a high volume professional kitchen, with a leadership capacity
Someone with full knowledge of the state's health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report
Someone with an active Food handler's certification is a plus, the property will provide training as needed
Someone with strong organizational skills
Someone who is able to work independently
At least 21 years of age
Have a desire to exceed expectations
An energetic personality
***Benchmark Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.***