Description

Come Join Our Team at the ART Hotel and FIRE restaurant.

Application deadline is January 19, 2025

Salary range is 80K-95K  Benefits Day One!

The ART Hotel and FIRE Restaurant are looking for a top-performing Executive Chef.

Assign, coordinate, train, and supervise the kitchen staff and set up food production areas within the kitchen to maximize productivity and ensure food quality, set-up, and service are in accordance with standardized recipes and procedures.

What is in it for YOU?

All Associates:

• Same day pay offered through Dayforce Wallet. Access your pay as you’ve earned it! No cost to you!
• Vacation/ Personal days & Holiday pay
• Access Perks
  • Discounts on Travel, Hotels, Food, Entertainment, Shopping, and more!
• Brand Travel Discounts for Travel and Food & Beverage
• Online Training Courses
• Referral Program and Bonus
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate of the Month/Associate of the Year/Service Awards

Full-Time Associates:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free Basic Life & Basic Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Products for Self, Spouse, and Dependents
• Day Care Flex Spending account
• Flexible Health Care Spending Account
• Wellness Program- For those who have Medical on our Anthem plan
• 401K with a Company match!
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave 

Some Key Areas of Responsibility include:

• Assign and direct the work, train kitchen associates, and ensure consistency in the product while maximizing productivity and minimizing waste
• Inspect daily use records with the Executive Sous Chef to ensure that product yields and usage are filled in correctly, and associates are following these estimates as closely as possible
• Pull all food needed for daily production from the walk-in box, utilize all leftovers, and control/limit waste
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff
• Attend all associates meetings, come up with sound suggestions for solving associate’s problems and promote and maintain effective communication between all the food production areas within the kitchen
• Maintain and supervise good housekeeping practices in all areas of the kitchen
• Turn in the daily cleaning checklist and practice and strictly enforce the “clean as you go” policy
• Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
• Achieve profitability goals by driving revenues and controlling costs.
• Develop internal talent into the next Commonwealth leaders
• Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen (including banquets) and kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items per standards
• Coordinate the purchase of all food and develop menus, maintaining approved food costs and labor costs

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Must have the ability to communicate in English
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. 
• Can communicate well with guests
• Must be willing to “pitch in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player
• Ability to apply basic supervisory skills to plan, organize, direct, coach, train, and discipline employees, as necessary
• Ability to operate all types of kitchen equipment
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Proven track record of implementing marketing techniques to come up with strategies that drive scalable business
• Strong knowledge of food and wine pairing is also highly sought after
• Applicants must be able to work weekends & holidays.

As a Company, we believe the true success of our operation rests with the associates who bring life to the brick and mortar. A great hotel or club is created by great people who perform their job to the best of their ability and are always friendly and helpful to the guest. Our associates’ attitude is the mark that sets us apart from other management companies. As the property becomes known for its quality of service and the attitude of its associates, the opportunity for growth and security on the personal level is enhanced. A quality operation begets quality people, and this combination, in turn, yields satisfied guests.

With our commitment to an inclusive workplace, Commonwealth Hotels is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate our associates’ unique differences because that drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. 

EOE/Drug-Free Workplace.