Culinary Supervisor

3M HEALTHCARE; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Loews Arlington, TX seeks an experienced culinary leader to manage the kitchen in partnership with the Culinary Management team. You’ll plan, organize, direct and coordinate all culinary activities to ensure a high-quality product and guest experience.

You will assist with staffing, training and scheduling while maintaining guest satisfaction and cost controls. Applicants should have supervisory experience in hotel settings, a relevant degree, and strong leadership, organizational and

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of food service operations administration.
• Two+ years supervisory experience in hotel or free-standing restaurant.
• Certification as Food Service Manager or equivalent as required by regulations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective operating and control processes.
• Strong management, leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Education: Associate of Science degree or higher in Hospitality or Food Service Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary department planning, staffing and scheduling with the Culinary Management team.
• Ensure cost-effective operation, payroll, inventory control and budget adherence.
• Supervise kitchen activities to maintain quality production and service.
• Train, coach and develop departmental personnel according to Loews standards.
• Communicate with Executive Chef and Sous Chef; participate in hotel meetings.

Skills

Food service administration

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Staff training and scheduling

Education

Associate of Science in Hospitality or Food Service Management

Job description

Live! By Loews-Arlington, TX treats guests to an unprecedented upscale experience that blends sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Ideally positioned between the new Texas Rangers’ ballpark and Dallas Cowboys’ Stadium, the 302-room hotel boasts an infinity-edge pool, a rooftop terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of the Arlington Entertainment District.

Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer:

• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company matchPaid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet BereavementTraining & Development opportunities, career growthTuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceTeam Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

Job Specifics

This position is responsible for the overall management of the culinary department in assistance with the Culinary Management team, to include planning, organizing, directing and coordinating all Culinary activities to ensure efficient operation of department, and that a quality product which exceeds employee and guest expectations and hotel standards is delivered in a friendly and professional manner. Assist Management with staffing, training, and scheduling of employees.

• Establishes and ensures adherence to all departmental and Loops Hotels guidelines, policies and procedures
• Responsible for smooth, efficient, cost effective operation to include labor management, supervision of all aspects of service, inventory control
• Personally supervises kitchen activities to ensure quality production/delivery of product/service
• Approves all department storeroom requisitions, ensures operational costs are kept within forecasted budgetary guidelines
• Reviews/maintains daily payroll report/records, maintains labor costs within established budgetary guidelines
• Establishes appropriate par level for all inventories so as to support forecasted activity without experiencing stock-out or excessive on-hand situations
• Communicates daily with Executive Chef or Sous Chef
• Ensures security and proper use and control of operating supplies and equipment
• Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines departmental personnel according to Loews standards
• Follows New Hire Training program in accordance with hotel policy
• Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
• Coaches, counsels, retrains employees as needed to ensure superior levels of performance
• Attends all required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities/promotions and upcoming events and maintain effective communication with other departments in the hotel
• Conducts departmental meetings as required to communicate effectively to all restaurant personnel to ensure that they are kept current with pertinent hotel information and activities
• Evaluate changes in employee needs, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes necessary to ensure employee satisfaction, while maintaining optimal budgetary/financial performance
• Other duties as assigned
• General
• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly, and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with Loews Hotels standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Complies with Loews Hotels standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with Loews Hotels changes
• Compliance with required safety regulations and procedures
• Complies with Loews Hotels uniform and grooming guidelines

Qualifications

• Required: Thorough knowledge of all matters related to the proper administration of a food service operations
• Two + years supervisory experience in hotel or free standing restaurant
• Certification as ”Food Service Manager” or other, as required by State County or Local regulations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective operating and control processes designed to attain maximum operating efficiency while ensuring adherence to established operating criteria
• Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Preferred: Associate of Science degree or higher in Hospitality or Food Service Management
• Education: Associate of Science degree or higher in Hospitality or Food Service Management
• Experience: Two + years supervisory experience in hotel or free standing restaurant