Chef de Partie

Davidson Hospitality Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

24/7 Teledoc service

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

The Westin at Frenchman's Reef is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead kitchen operations in a luxury resort setting on St. Thomas. You will manage culinary staff, control costs, and drive menu innovation while upholding the highest quality standards.

Join a dynamic team at a renowned hospitality company within a thriving resort community. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and ongoing optimization of food service in both banquet and à la carte contexts.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Six months to one year in a supervisory position.
• Some wine and fine food knowledge helpful.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen food service in both à la carte and banquet settings.
• Coordinate and mentor culinary staff, manage inventory and food costs.
• Develop and implement new menu items and training programs.
• Ensure meals meet high quality standards; maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Lead in planning and executing tasks in planned and troubleshooting scenarios.

Skills

F&B experience

Supervisory experience

Wine knowledge

English fluent

Communication skills

Service permit

Job description

Property Description

Join the elite team at The Westin at Frenchman's Reef in breathtaking St. Thomas! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Caribbean, our reimagined resort is where luxury meets tropical paradise. We're looking for passionate and driven individuals to help us deliver world-class hospitality in a setting like no other. With exceptional amenities, including pristine beaches, a state-of-the-art spa, multiple dining options, and endless adventure opportunities, The Westin at Frenchman's Reef offers a dynamic work environment where your talents can shine. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to create unforgettable experiences for our guests in one of the world's most coveted destinations. Elevate your career in hospitality by joining us and be a part of the excitement and energy at The Westin at Frenchman's Reef.

Overview

We're seeking a highly motivated and skilled Culinary Supervisor to join our team! As a Culinary Supervisor, you'll manage the kitchen food service and have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of culinary professionals in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We're looking for someone who has a passion for food, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to create and implement new ideas.

As a Culinary Supervisor, you'll have demonstrated success as a cook and maintain the hands on approach. In addition, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of our culinary staff, ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest quality standards, and managing inventory and food costs. You'll also be responsible for developing and implementing new menu items, as well as training and mentoring our culinary staff.

Overall basic knowledge of cooking techniques in both a la carte and banquet settings, and able to carry out tasks in both planned and troubleshooting scenarios, influences speed and accuracy of the team and has positive impact on cleanliness, organization and overall health of the kitchen.

If you're passionate about food and have experience leading a culinary team, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in the food and beverage industry
• Six months to one year in a supervisory position
• Some wine and fine food knowledge helpful
• Read, write and speak English fluently
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.