Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa
As grand as the history behind it, the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa, located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, is gracious in ambiance and generous in amenities. A favorite New England retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities, the hotel delights every sense with enchanting music, refined dining and luxurious décor. The resort is home to award-winning alpine and Nordic skiing at Bretton Woods - the state’s largest ski area which is consistently recognized among the best for snow quality, grooming and service. A famed Donald Ross-designed Golf Course, nature-inspired Spa and year-round Canopy Tour add to our wide variety of world-class activities, adventure and wellness offerings, attracting guests from around the globe all year long.
Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa and Bretton Woods Ski Area associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. The Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa is committed to serve our associates and nurture their growth. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment each day. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa and Bretton Woods Ski Area may be your perfect match.
What’s in it for me?
Perks:
- Relocation Assistance for salaried Managers relocating 50+ miles away
- Long- Term Housing Options Available
- Guest gym access
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Weekly pay cycle
- Complimentary meals in cafeteria
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage with options for medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid time off for relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Financial security through a 401(K) matching plan and pre-tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- A great voluntary benefits program that includes critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage, life and AD&D insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection, access to whole life insurance, telemedicine, and pet insurance.
- Support services including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Resort Discounts
- Complimentary Bretton Woods season pass (terms & conditions apply, associate may also be eligible for spouse/dependent passes, or one courtesy pass based on status)
- 25% off Food & Beverage (excluding alcohol)
- 25% off Retail
- 25% off Spa Services
- Discounts on Ski & Golf Rentals, Canopy Tours, and other activities
Responisibilities:
- Supervise the Banquet kitchen, Main Dining Room line, Garde Manger, Rosebrook line and supervise the preparation and presentation of foods by chefs, cooks and pantry personnel, overseeing that all the food items are prepared as determined by the Executive Chef.
- Assist in the supervision and staffing for all kitchen areas, preparation areas, employee cafeteria and supervising all employees throughout these areas.
- Responsible for all areas of the kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef.
- Assist in maintaining an adequate supply of all food items such as meat, groceries, perishables, etc. used at the property.
- Assure that purchases are made using the specifications set by the Executive Chef or Central Purchasing and make appropriate recommendations to the Executive Chef when specification changes are warranted.
- Inspect all storage areas to insure that the sanitation standards are maintained and that all equipment is functioning properly.
- Assure that sufficient quantities of prepared items are available to meet projected demands and are stored in a manner, which prolongs their usefulness, as well as maintain quality and safe food handling practices.
- Assure that only the quantities of items scheduled for use are requisitioned from the storeroom.
- Assure that all prime cuts of meat are broken down properly by weight, that the waste in trimming prime cuts is minimized, and that meat scraps are properly utilized and the fat is retained for rendering.
- Assure that an adequate mise en place is prepared on a daily basis, based on forecasted covers for all restaurants and banquets.
- Assure that only the amounts needed of convenience salad dressing and soups are issued, appetizers and cold plates are prepared with the proper portions and that hot and cold foods are prepared on a timely basis.
- Provide variety in menu preparation; within budgetary limitations.
- Select recipes which offer a product that is tasteful and contains ingredients and portion sizes that will ensure that cost standards are being met.
- Assure that food presentation is at a five star level, the expectation is “awe inspiring”.
- Assist in labor and direct expense controls.
- Assist in development of menus for the property.
- To make sure all of the dishes have recipe cards and pictures.
- To create with the help of all associates a yield book for consistent ordering.
- To create with the Cafeteria team weekly menus based on fresh, quality and healthy options.
- To conduct monthly OST meetings with a topic discussed with the Executive Chef.
- To conduct by weekly meetings with the chef’s for better communication.
- Hold managers and supervisors accountable for EcoSure records.
- Follow up with managers and supervisors on the MOS audits.
- Daily tracking of food and labor costs as well as communication of those numbers to managers and supervisors.
- Hold daily stand up.
- Follow the Omni Trilogy (Associate, Guest and Owner).
- Responsible for maintaining adequate training programs for kitchen personnel.
- Inspect the portion sizes and taste qualities of all items to ensure they are being properly prepared.
- Inventory excess production for use on menu or conversion into extenders.
- Ensure the best and fastest performance of the kitchen so as not to impede service in food outlets.
- Ensure that the kitchen is prepared to start service on a timely basis.
- Ensure that orders received from servers are clearly understood so that "returns" due to faulty preparation are minimized.
- Ensure that plates issued to servers are garnished properly and have good eye appeal.
- Ensure that plates and utensils used are clean.
- Responsible for the sanitation of all food preparation and storage areas and equipment.
- Inspect all equipment for proper maintenance and report deficiencies to Engineering.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of equipment is available.
- Ensure that the food served in the employees' cafeteria is palatable, in abundant supply and varied; and that facility is maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
- Ensure that requests and specifications in the function sheets are provided on a timely basis.
- Hors d'oeuvres are served in an attractive manner and garnished and decorated properly.
- Ensure that excess productions is recovered from the Banquet Room and properly stored.
- Ensure that upon banquet completion, serving area and all related equipment is cleaned and maintained.
- Constantly coordinate with room supervisors so that production is scheduled as reservations dictate.
- Perform other related duties as requested by the Executive Chef.
- Make profit improvement recommendations in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
- Practice safety standards and report any unsafe conditions to the Executive Chef.
- Responsible for care of equipment.
- Remain alert, courteous and helpful to the guests at all times.
- Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Assist in other departments as needed
- Attend monthly departmental meetings
Working Environment:
- Interior of hotel, restaurant and kitchen areas and occasionally exterior of hotel
- Exposure to extreme heat and humidity
- Prolonged standing, walking, stair climbing, squatting and lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds)
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent apprenticeship.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a first class hotel/resort or restaurant.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Must be available to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to:
[email protected].
