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Position Description:
The Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport Hotel is seeking a professional Executive Chef with strong motivation to deliver excellent service. The ideal candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, possess a passion for excellence and have experience within the hospitality industry, preferable with catering and banquet service.
The Executive Chef is responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and kitchen staff, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/ storage of all food items in accordance with standards. He or she will coordinate the purchase of all food and develop menus and maintain approved food and labor costs. Along with the ability to drive the culinary operations, the Executive Chef must possess the following qualifications:
-Culinary college degree preferred. -Computer literacy in PMS & POS System. -Ability to work in a fast paced environment -Excellent oral and written communication skills. -Self-starter who can work with minimum supervision. -Ability to meet deadlines. -Able to multi- task / strong attention to detail. -Excellent motivational and leadership skills. -Must possess a hands-on management style.
This 292 room Crowne Plaza recently completed a $26 million dollar renovation to become the leading airport hotel in New Orleans. Conveniently located to the Louis Armstrong International Airport in suburban New Orleans, just 20 minutes from downtown and the many French Quarter attractions, the Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport is exquisitely styled and luxurious with all the comforts of home. Relaxation for guests is available at the outdoor pool. A Full Service Restaurant & the Lobby Lounge offer delicious meals and refreshing beverages. We are the perfect meeting or wedding location and offer 11,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space accommodating groups from 5-770 people. Conveniently located near Esplanade Mall, Treasure Chest Casino, and a local golf course, we are the perfect destination for business and pleasure.
Company Profile:
Discover a place where old world charm meets new world luxury. Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, the Bourbon Orleans Hotel features a rich history and opulent French styling reminiscent of the early 1800s. Its central New Orleans location, just steps away from the famed St. Louis Cathedral is close to the best the city has to offer--from upscale shopping on Royal Street to local artists and performers on Jackson Square--and all of the restaurants, galleries and nightlife in between. It boasts a 2,712 square-foot Orleans Ballroom, accommodating up to 360 and St. Mary Salon and Courtyard for up to 150. The Bourbon Orleans has 217 rooms and 28 suites. The Bourbon Orleans restaurant, Roux on Orleans, boasts a selection of Creole favorites prepared with local produce. Enjoy the lively entertainment of Bourbon Street as it passes by Bourbon Oh! Bar. The hotel guestrooms and balcony suites each offer their own unique charm.