OVERVIEW/BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu
items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinates the purchase of all food
and develops menus, maintaining approved food costs and labor costs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.
Review the daily activities; check the following:
House count
Forecasted covers for each outlet
Catering activity
Purchases
Meetings
Appointments
V.I.P;s/special guests
Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure staff's compliance with all departmental/resort policies and procedures.
Establish the day's priorities and assign production and prep task to staff to execute.
Review daily features and offer feedback to Executive Sous Chef and Restaurant Manager.
Review restaurant function sheets ad make note of any changes; post function sheets for the next 7 days.
Meet with Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisines to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels,
changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift. Identify situations, which
compromise the department's standards and delegate these tasks.
Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory.
Place the Daily Produces, Meat & Seafood orders.
Requisition the day’s supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly; communicate needs with
Purchasing and Storeroom personnel; ensure quality of products received.
Meet with the Chief Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate up assistance, cleaning schedule/project
status, health/safety and sanitation follow up.
Ensure that staff report to work as scheduled; document any late or absent employees.
Coordinate breaks for staff.
Inspect grooming and uniform of staff; rectify any deficiencies.
Check and ensure that all opening duties are completed to standard.
Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the business
demand.
Ensure that recipe cards, allergen charts, production schedule, plating guides, photographs are current and posted.
Check P.O.S. printers on the line; ensure they are in working order and there is enough paper available for the shift.
Ensure that all staff prepares menu items following recipes, yield guides and plating/presentation guides, according
to department standards.
Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify
deficiencies with respective personnel.
Work on the line or expedite during service and assist wherever needed.
Be aware of any shortages and make arrangements before the item runs out.
Ensure that F&B Service Staff are informed of 86'd items and amount of available menu specials throughout the
meal period.
Complete dining room table touches, observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest
satisfaction.
Promote positive guest relations at all times.
Be familiar with all resort services/features and local attractions/activities to respond accurately to any guest inquiry.
Monitor and handle guest complaints by following the six step procedures and ensuring guest satisfaction.
Conduct frequent walk through of each kitchen area and assign respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.
Ensure that quality and details are being maintained.
Inspect the cleanliness of the line, floor, and all kitchen stations; direct staff to rectify any deficiencies.
Ensure that staff maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and resort requirements.
Maintain proper storage procedures and hierarchy as specified by Health Department and resort requirements.
Instruct staff in the correct usage and care of all machinery in the kitchen operation, stressing safety.
Complete work orders for maintenance repairs and submit to Engineering; contact Engineering directly for urgent
repairs.
Develop new menu items, test and write recipes.
Assist Catering department with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested.
Supervise and direct the organization and preparation of food for the employee cafeteria.
Review sales and food cost daily; resolve any discrepancies with the Controller.
Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food and labor costs.
Ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently.
Monitor and ensure that all opening/closing duties are completed to standard before staff sign out.
Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale.
Oversee and direct training of new hires in specified phases of the kitchen operation; maintain an on-going training
program for existing staff.
Reevaluate positions in the kitchen and make changes wherever necessary.
Provide feedback to staff on their performance; handle disciplinary problems and counsel employees according toresort standards.
Conduct scheduled performance appraisals.
Document pertinent information in the shift/service log and follow up on items notated during other shifts.
Exhibit a friendly, helpful and courteous manner when dealing with guests and fellow employees.
Ensure and participate in daily shift/lineup meetings
Receive and accept feedback as a “gift”
All other duties as required.
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