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Position Description:
Pyramid Hotel Group is a progressive and dynamic organization that operates hotels and critically acclaimed high volume, upscale casual and fine dining restaurants throughout the United States. We have a team of talented, dedicated professionals who deliver a world class dining experience for our guests.
We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join our team at our fine dining yet trendy Bokx 109 American Prime Steakhouse at our Hotel Indigo property in Newton, MA.
The primary objective of the Executive Chef is to create and maintain a food identity equal to the demands of highly distinguished guests. This position is a working and supervisory management position. This position empowers the Executive Chef to make on the spot management decisions as they relate to the appearance and quality of all food product, the security of our perishable and equipment assets, and the productivity and quality of work performed by all kitchen employees. You will be expected to both lead and participate in decisions and discussions that have operational and financial implications.
Boxk 109 American Prime is an "open" kitchen, where appearance, showmanship, leadership, and personality are on display all the time. This person must also embrace the media and community and be personally comfortable and want to be in the spotlight.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the smooth operation of all kitchen functions Monitor food quality and presentation of all food product Manage meal service to meet the needs of the dining room Organize and lead daily pre-meal food tastings and discussions Responsible for procurement of products required to maintain continuity of the highest level of service Schedule, manage and develop all kitchen employees Understanding budgets, forecasts and manage all kitchen and labor expenses Immediate reporting and documentation of supply variances, theft and/or waste Assist in the deployment and the management of all company policy changes Knowledge, management and promotion of all products and services
Requirements:
5 years experience as an Executive Chef in a quality restaurant Culinary degree a plus Respond well to the changing environments of the kitchen, i.e. noise, temperature, etc. Strong organizational, decision making, time management, communication and leadership skills.
Flexibility in menu development and special pricing in order to close on some catering business that would not be the typical Boxk 109 customer is a must. Must be a team player and understand the objectives of not just Boxk 109 but the entire Food and Beverage operation including hotel catering, room service, and the Phi cafe.
Company Profile:
Pyramid Hotel Group is a privately held full-service hotel company based in Boston, MA. Pyramid provides Hotel management, Project management, Asset management and Acquisition Services. Pyramid?s principals have over 25 years of experience in successfully acquiring, repositioning and managing hotel real estate assets. Pyramid Hotel Group employs approximately 7,200 employees and has over $7.0 billion of hotel real estate currently under management. As hotel owners, Pyramid is aligned with the owners' interests. Pyramid sources, advises and jointly invests in both stand alone and portfolio acquisitions with its partners. Clients and partners include large institutional investors, corporations, universities and individual owners. With five former hospitality CEOs or Presidents on the Pyramid team, clients and employees have access to an unparalleled depth and diversity of senior executive skill, judgment and strategic thinking. Find out today what a career with Pyramid Hotel Group can mean for you!