Chef de Cuisine — Lead Creative, Luxury Kitchen

Montage International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 77 000 - 104 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Free meals

Hotel discounts

Résumé du poste

Montage International’s Pendry brand is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations, guide menu development, and drive cost control while delivering exceptional guest experiences. The role includes recruiting, training, and supervising sous chefs and cooks, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The position requires strong leadership, a passion for food and beverage, and the ability to manage staff schedules and inventories in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of previous Culinary supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt, and master to new operating system.
• Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus.
• Budgetary analysis capabilities, a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and order all items for all menus, creates order sheets and inventory systems to always ensure proper stock levels.
• Managing, in conjunction with the Executive Steward, the inventory, control and breakage/loss reduction of china and equipment, as it relates to the restaurants in charge.
• Assist in maintaining the overall food and labor cost thru recipe costing and scheduling standards.
• Execute all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner; meeting and exceeding guest expectations.
• Oversees the daily operation of the kitchen including recruiting, hire, train, and supervision of sous chefs and cooks.
• Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality.
• Create and maintain staffing schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage.
• Oversee menu development with Executive Chef, culinary innovation, and food presentation, ensuring offerings are creative, on-trend, and aligned with guest preferences.
• Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies.
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs.

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Communication

MS Office

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Montage International’s Pendry brand is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations, guide menu development, and drive cost control while delivering exceptional guest experiences. The role includes recruiting, training, and supervising sous chefs and cooks, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The position requires strong leadership, a passion for food and beverage, and the ability to manage staff schedules and inventories in a luxury hotel environment.