Chophouse Chef

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Discounted gym membership

Room discounts at Marcus Hotels &

Discounts at Marcus Restaurants & spas

Free parking

Theatre coupons

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, WI, is seeking a Chef for Geneva ChopHouse. You will lead the ChopHouse kitchen, oversee all food preparation, train and manage staff, and uphold the resort’s high standards of quality and service.

You will supervise culinary teams, manage daily operations, and mentor culinary students and interns while ensuring safety and consistency across all outlets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred and/or equivalent culinary training.
• Experience leading a kitchen team in a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards applicable to food service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily line operation and ensure consistent plate presentation.
• Prepare all food items for buffet, banquet, and restaurant use per recipes.
• Train, supervise, and manage kitchen staff and interns.
• Maintain proper ordering, receiving, and storage of food items.
• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas and equipment.

Skills

Lead cook experience

Steakhouse cuisine

Sanitation knowledge

Culinary education

English literacy

Slicer/Mixer experience

Education

High School diploma preferred

Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Food processors

Job description

Description

If you're eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Chef for Geneva ChopHouse at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the ChopHouse kitchen including managing all food preparation and execution; training, supervising, and managing all staff; maintaining the Resort’s high standards of quality; and supervising and managing culinary students and internship programs.

Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award-winning, all-seasons destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets. We are a longstanding symbol of home and family, rooted in tradition and eager to shape a brighter future together.

What will you be doing?

• Oversees and supervises daily line operation
• Prepares all food items for buffet, banquet, and restaurant use according to standard recipes
• Visually inspects appearance of all food for proper taste, color combination, and overall presentation to maintain appeal
• Schedule appropriate number of staff according to daily needs of banquet functions and weekly forecasts
• Supervise all staff including training, counseling, and discipline
• Ensures proper ordering, receiving, and storage of all food items in refrigerators, freezers, and dry food storage to maintain product freshness
• Properly rotates food products in order to keep spoilage and waste to a minimum
• Ensures that all equipment in work area is properly cleaned and sanitized
• Performs other duties as required

What do you bring to the role?

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• High School diploma preferred
• Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred
• 2-3 years of experience required in lead cook position
• Experience with Steakhouse Cuisine
• Above average knowledge of accepted safety sanitation standards
• Extensive experience with slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Above average mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisitions amounts, and portion sizes
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other associates

What’s in it for you?

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Discounted gym membership
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Free parking
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
• And more!

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer.

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