Chef de Cuisine

Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.  Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.</span></p> Location: <p style="margin: 0px;"><img src="https://highgate.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=336&hashed=-235223560" alt="Park Central San Francisco" /></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA</span> is an artful blend of chic design and exemplary service.  The hotel is conveniently located in the South of Market district and is within walking distance to premier Union Square shops and designer boutiques, trendy SOMA dining and lounge hot spots, the Powell Street Cable Car Terminal and Market Street Vintage Trolley Car line.  Explore the Artisan shops at the Ferry Building and experience local favorite's in Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf. Mission District and North Beach.  This modern, ultra-chic hotel has 686 guestrooms.</p> Overview: <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost. He/she is expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Chef de Cuisine is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.</span></p> Responsibilities: <ul><li><div style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in kitchen areas.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, quarterly actions plans.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas; hot food from the main kitchen and bakery, and cold food from the pantry.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts so that they can be adequately prepared to serve both hot and cold food on time.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure compliance with SOP’s in all outlets.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attend all meetings as required.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlets, including buffet and three-meal concept standards.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work with the Executive Chef and Director of F&B to create and implement menus.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Design and employee cafeteria rotating menu and oversee cafeteria operations.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature of items served.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Check all stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Review and approve weekly payroll.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality and price structure.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items, sanitation of the outlets, receiving daily inventories, log-on report and food cost report.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare daily food production sheets.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Cut meat, poultry, and seafood according to daily business.</span></div></li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li><div style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">At least 5 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Long hours sometimes required.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. </span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.</span></div></li><li><div style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform other duties as requested by management. </span></div></li></ul><p style="margin: 1em 0px;"> </p>