About our Brand
That colorful hotel in the desert, The Saguaro is a good time. It’s not that complicated. There’s plenty of sunshine, a buzzing pool scene and lots of local flavor.
We are seeking a dynamic Restaurant Executive Chef to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Responsibilities
Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
Establish and maintain good communication and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel. Must have strong leadership skills
Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions
Maintain “open door” communication with employees
Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control
Responsible for directing food preparation and managing kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared properly. Must be a problem solver, ready to come up with on the spot solutions for problems that may occur in the kitchen.
May expedite during service of the kitchen. He or she will be responsible for arranging tickets and ordering food preparation so that guests receive food in the order it should be sent out. The expediting system may differ in different kitchen outlets.
Responsible for ensuring that food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest quality
Order all kitchen products in conjunction with the purchaser making sure adequate amounts of food, dry goods and equipment are stocked daily in the kitchen
In charge of all butchering of whole animals and fish products. The butchering involves portioning and keeping track of protein counts for ordering purposes.
Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training, managing and scheduling personnel
Monitor and develop employee performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling, evaluations, setting annual goals and delivering recognition and reward
Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable
Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files
Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements
Attend relevant meetings
Core Competencies
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Culinary degree preferred
Five (5) years related experience in hospitality or service industry preferred
Strong communication skills
Collaborative spirit
Ethical Conduct
Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Opera PMS
Positive Attitude
Eye for Detail
Problem solving abilities
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive wages and benefits while fostering a diverse and inclusive work experience.
We thrive in being a diverse work environment. Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.