To assist the Executive Chef in organizing and overseeing the restaurant kitchens and its staff and maintain compliance to Gurneys policies and procedures. Also, to assist in maintaining cost management structures around food costs and preparation.
Job Description
Essential Functions
· Assist in the hiring and training of staff members. Provide coverage to all stations as needed
· Coach, counsel and develop Kitchen staff
· Maintain and develop recipes set forth by Executive Chef
· Create and organize all recipes in a professional manner
· Effectively organize tasting for menu changes with Executive Chef/F&B Director
· Write clear cooking procedures and a photo log of each dish
· Ensure consistency of recipe in the restaurant
· Work closely with the purchasing department ensuring the kitchen has proper food inventory levels
· Participate in the daily management of the stewarding/ dishwashing staff.
· Complete Daily Time Edits and weekly payroll for the culinary department
· Manage Food Cost and Labor Cost in keeping with approved budgets and resort occupancy
· Controlling and lowering Food Cost and Labor Cost.
· Participate in the daily invoice tracking/revenue report
· Generate the weekly cafeteria menu and supervise cafeteria staff.
· Maintain monthly meetings with staff
· Create policy and procedures for all cooks to maintain
· Execute Special Event Menus
· Participate in charity events for Gurneys, as needed
· Maintain the Gurneys standards for Service & Quality
· Actively participate in weekly F&B Meeting
· Update managers on occurrences in Training and Policies
· Ensure that impeccable standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the operation
· Uses Gurney’s standards of engagement for all service techniques
· Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests inclusive of eye contact, respectable conversation and smiling
· Practice highest regards for safety within all areas and with all materials
· Follow and adhere to all standards set forth by the Board of Health
· Performs other related activities as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· High School education required; college degree preferred
· Department of Health Managers Certificate, applicable per Location
· Three to five years’ previous experience preferred
· Strong organizational and verbal communication skills; strong customer service background
· Ability to have a friendly disposition for guest relations
· Appropriately groomed for direct engagement with clientele
· Will be exposed to various environmental conditions such as cold due to refrigeration or heat due to hot surfaces or espresso machines
· Exposure to some chemicals
· Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
· Ability to sit, stand and bend would be required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newport, RI 02840: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
