Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Chef De Cuisine for the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA.
POSITION SUMMARY:
THE POSITION REQUIRES PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.
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SUPERVISE THE PRODUCTION, PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF ALL FOODS FOR THE RESTAURANT AS ASSIGNED BY THE GENERAL MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT A QUALITY, CONSISTENT PRODUCT IS PRODUCED WHICH CONFORMS TO ALL PROPERTY/COMPANY/FRANCHISE STANDARDS.
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SUPERVISE HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE PRODUCTION AND PREPARATION AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT KITCHEN IN ORDER TO ATTRACT, RETAIN AND MOTIVATE THE EMPLOYEES WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT; INTERVIEW, SCHEDULE, TRAIN, DEVELOP, EMPOWER, COACH AND COUNSEL, RESOLVE PROBLEMS, PROVIDE OPEN COMMUNICATION, RECOMMEND AND CONDUCT PERFORMANCE AND SALARY REVIEWS, RECOMMEND DISCIPLINE, AS APPROPRIATE.
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MONITOR AND CONTROL THE MAINTENANCE/SANITATION OF THE RESTAURANT KITCHEN AND EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE A HEALTHY, SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT WHICH MEETS/EXCEEDS FEDERAL, STATE, CORPORATE AND FRANCHISE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS.
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MONITOR AND CONTROL ALL LABOR AND FOOD COSTS THROUGH SCHEDULING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISING THE PRODUCTION OF THE FOOD TO ENSURE BUDGETS ARE MET/EXCEEDED WHILE QUALITY IS MAINTAINED/IMPROVED.
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ASSIST IN THE CREATION, PLANNING AND COSTING OF MENUS AND DAILY SPECIALS; IMPLEMENT THE NECESSARY PRODUCTION CHANGES TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS AND ENSURE CURRENT GUEST SATISFACTION.
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PERFORM SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED.
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NO TRAVEL REQUIRED.
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HOURS: 45+ HOURS PER WEEK.
OTHER DUTIES
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE
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REQUIRES ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES WITHIN THE FOOD PROFESSION. THIS INCLUDES EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE AND/OR COMPLEX PROBLEMS AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT.
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REQUIRES ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
SKILLS
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MUST HAVE MODERATE HEARING TO COMMUNICATE WITH EMPLOYEES AND TO HEAR MACHINERY, SAFETY.
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MUST HAVE EXCELLENT VISION FOR SAFETY REASONS.
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MUST HAVE MODERATE SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES.
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MUST HAVE EXCELLENT COMPREHENSION AND LITERACY TO BE ABLE TO READ AND WRITE AS WELL AS ANALYZE TO FULFILL BUDGET.
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MUST HAVE EXCELLENT HEARING.
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MUST HAVE EXCELLENT VISION.
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MUST HAVE EXCELLENT SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS.
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MUST HAVE EXCELLENT COMPREHENSION AND LITERACY.
ABILITIES
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LIFTING OBJECTS 15 - 20 TIMES DURING THE COURSE OF SHIFT (I.E. TOP ROUND, PRIME RIB, FROZEN PREPARED BOX). CARRYING - FROM CLIPBOARD TO FOOD PRODUCTS TO SMALL EQUIPMENT.
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KNEELING - DURING TIMES OF INSPECTION FOR PROPER CLEANLINESS AND MONITORING ONCE A WEEK AS WELL AS DURING LIFTING.
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FULL MOBILITY IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO USUALLY INSPECT AND MONITOR THE KITCHEN ENVIRONMENT.
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CONTINUOUS STANDING - WHILE EXPEDITING, OR COOKING OR INSPECTING. ANYWHERE FROM BRIEF PERIODS (15 MINUTES) TO LONGER PERIODS (1 HOUR). AT LEAST 50% OF THE DAY.
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CLIMBING STEPS MAY BE REQUIRED.
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NO DRIVING REQUIRED.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ASSIST IN THE SUPERVISION OF KITCHEN STAFF, UP TO 20 EMPLOYEES.
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HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS OR EQUIVALENT.
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ONE TO TWO YEARS OF POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT POSITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BY POSITION IS FROM THREE TO FOUR YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT IN A RELATED POSITION WITH THIS COMPANY OR OTHER ORGANIZATION(S).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
FREQUENCY KEY: NEVER – 0 HOURS; RARE – UP TO 1 HOUR; OCCASIONAL – 1-3 HOURS; FREQUENT – 3-6 HOURS;
CONSTANT – 6-8 HOURS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCY
SITTING RARE
WALKING OCCASIONAL
CLIMBING STAIRS OCCASIONAL
CROUCHING/BENDING/STOOPING FREQUENT
REACHING FREQUENT
GRASPING CONSTANT
PUSHING/PULLING FREQUENT
NEAR VISION CONSTANT
FAR VISION CONSTANT
HEARING CONSTANT
TALKING CONSTANT
SMELL CONSTANT
TASTE FREQUENT
LIFTING/CARRYING(# LBS) FREQUENT – UP TO 50 LBS.
TRAVEL RARE
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CHEMICAL/AGENTS USED – NORMAL CLEANING PRODUCTS AROUND THE KITCHEN.
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MIXER, BUFFALO CHOPPER, TILT SKILLET, CHAIN SAW, KNIVES – 10-20% OF THE TIME
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INSIDE 95% OF 10 HOURS.
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TEMPURATURES – GOING IN THE FREEZER, THE TEMPERATURE CAN BE -10 DEGREES. ON THE FRONT LINE IT CAN BE OVER 100 DEGREES.
Pay: $57,500.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Amazing Benefits At A Glance:
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Team Driven and Values Based Culture
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Medical/Dental/Vision
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Vacation & Holiday Pay
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Same-day pay available
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Employee Assistance Program
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Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
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Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
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Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
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401(k) with company match
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Employee assistance program
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Employee discount
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Flexible schedule
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Flexible spending account
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Life insurance
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Parental leave
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Referral program
