This position requires candidates to have a US work permit. Please do not apply if you are not legally able to work in the United States.
Position Description:
POSITION PURPOSE Support and assist the Executive Chef by overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations, including training, supervising staff and monitoring food quality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment and safety measures. Evaluate performance, give guidance and discipline as necessary to promote quality products.
Visually inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Read and employ math skills for following recipes. Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items for production in workstation.
Schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.
Monitor to ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating, and placing items in proper containers of kitchen and service.
Write, maintain and update all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensure same are being followed.
Observe production flow and makes adjustments in order to adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
Check to see that all equipment in the kitchen is clean and in proper working condition and write work tickets for any equipment in need of repair.
Company Profile:
THE ST. REGIS HOTEL, HOUSTON IS THE LUXURY BRAND OF STARWOOD HOTELS AND RESORTS WORLDWIDE.
We are a Five Diamond Property, Mobil Four-Star Award
♦ Institutional Investor #1 Hotel in Houston 2006 ♦ Institutional Investor The Top 100 Hotels in the World 2006, debuting at #38 ♦ Robb Report Luxury Hotels 2006 #1 Luxury Hotel in Houston ♦ Condi Nast Traveler Gold List 2007, among the best places to stay in the world ♦ Condi Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards 2006, Top 100 Hotels in North America ♦ Zagat Survey 2006 Best Bar, Best Tea, Best Power Breakfast Venue, #1 Service Rating in Houston ♦ Zagat Survey 2006 Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in North America