Veterans Preferred - Executive Chef - Hotel Daphne - Houston
Company: Hyatt
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -Bunkhouse is coming to
Houston Heights! A five-story new build in Houston Heights. To
seamlessly blend into the recycled industrial aesthetic of the
historic neighborhood, Hotel Daphne will showcase elements like
painted brick, stepped parapets, and steel-framed windows. It will
feature 47 guestrooms and suites, an all-day restaurant,
ground-floor bar and lounge, pool and pool bar, courtyard, library,
and a lobby retail store.
Position Summary :
An Executive Chef will exceed the expectations of all Bunkhouse
guests in a multitude of tasks that include but are not limited to
the direction, preparation, and execution of all menu items. The
Executive Chef will be involved in planning and pricing menu items,
ordering supplies, and keeping records and accounts. Executive
Chefs will also ensure equipment and facility is immaculate.
The person in this position must have excellent communication
skills, the ability to resolve conflict, and a thorough
understanding of Bunkhouse policies. An Executive Chef must develop
and maintain the company's culture, values and reputation in the
public eye and with all staff, guests, vendors and partners.
Furthermore, they must promote Bunkhouse Vision and Core Values in
all actions and decisions.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
--- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Certification from a credited Culinary Institute preferred
--- Minimum of three years (3) of relevant experience
--- Experience with inventory controls (i.e. food, beverage, all
kitchen supplies/utensils, and food and beverage waste)
--- Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication and
interpersonal skills
--- Strong organizational skills
Bunkhouse is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and
business need.
Job Responsibilities :
--- Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes
and menus (regular and special event), considering such factors as
seasonal availability of ingredients and estimated number of
customers.
--- Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation, purchasing
and cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants within
the Bunkhouse establishment
o Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food,
labor and overhead costs.
o Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance
to established standards and arrange for equipment purchases and
repairs as necessary.
o Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that
standards are met.
o Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow
standards and regulations.
o Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food
displays.
--- Record production and operational data on specified forms
--- Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions such
as weddings, parties and banquets (if applicable)
--- Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices
and order supplies
o Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and
ingredients.
o Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure
efficient operation.
o Check the quantity and quality of received products.
--- Follows inventory standards and procedures to consistently
conduct an accurate inventory
--- Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis
or for special guests or functions.
--- Perform personnel actions such as hiring and firing staff,
consulting with other managers as necessary
o Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged
in food preparation.
o Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking,
garnishing and presentation of food.
o Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary
to ensure timely delivery of services.
o Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
o Ensure staff has a complete understanding of their job
requirements and sufficient training before holding them
accountable for results through regular performance evaluations
o Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in
employee files
--- Ensure open lines of communication with staff, all departments
and upper management via email, logbooks, meetings, etc., to ensure
all needs of the hotel are met
--- Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA
requirements
--- Attend relevant meetings
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