Culinary Supervisor

Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa, Autograph Collection; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa, Autograph Collection in Alabama’s Gulf Coast is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead the culinary team, ensure safe handling, and uphold high quality standards across all menu items. You will train staff, manage kitchen operations, and maintain strict adherence to health regulations.

You will oversee recipe accuracy, equipment safety, and daily taste panels while coordinating with chefs and front-of-house to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Provide positive leadership through guidance and training to kitchen staff.
• Maintain high quality standards and inspections of all food items before service.
• Uphold proper food handling, safety measures and labeling as required by health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise kitchen staff in recipe execution, equipment use and safety.
• Taste, smell, and visually inspect products before service to ensure quality.
• Ensure accurate timing and pace for service to deliver meals promptly to guests.
• Monitor production flow and adjust for cost and quality control.
• Oversee proper receiving, storage temperatures, and rotation of food items.
• Conduct daily taste panels to ensure correct seasoning and quality.
• Delegate tasks to team to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Write and maintain menu specifications, recipes, and production forecasts.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is clean and functioning; report repairs as needed.
• Foster positive working relationships across the kitchen and hotel team.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Quality control

Staff training

Job description

Step into an exciting career at the legendary Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, located on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Nestled on 550 acres of stunning beauty, the Grand combines rich Southern tradition with modern luxury to offer world-class guest experiences. Our signature restaurants and a reinvention of all dining operations celebrate culinary excellence. With nine unique dining venues on the property, talented chefs curate inventive breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner menus that spotlight honest farm-to-table fare, alongside iconic cocktails that enhance these brilliant meals. At the Grand, culinary tradition meets new South innovation, creating unforgettable dining experiences that reflect the art of gastronomy.

As a Culinary Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of our Culinary Department, ensuring a clean and organized work environment. Your primary responsibilities will include providing positive leadership through guidance and training to kitchen staff, ensuring proper preparation of menu items, and upholding safety measures. You will maintain high-quality standards and conduct thorough inspections of all food items before service, ensuring only top-notch, correctly prepared dishes reach our valued guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff Training & Supervision: Train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment usage, and safety measures. Evaluate performance and provide guidance to ensure quality products.
• Quality Control: Taste, smell, and visually inspect all products before service, ensuring only quality and correct items and recipes are utilized.
• Timely Service: Ensure accurate timing and pace for service, allowing guests to receive food in a timely manner.
• Operational Oversight: Monitor production flow and make necessary adjustments to adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Food Safety Compliance: Ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting), and rotation of food products in compliance with Health Department regulations, including labeling and dating for product freshness.
• Daily Taste Panels: Conduct daily taste panels to ensure products are perfectly seasoned and suitable for serving.
• Task Delegation: Assign specific duties to all employees under your supervision to ensure efficient kitchen operations and service.
• Menu Maintenance: Write, maintain, and update menu specifications, recipes, production forecasts, and ensure adherence to them.
• Equipment Management: Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean and in proper working condition, notifying supervisors and chefs of any repairs needed.
• Relationship Building: Foster positive working relationships with all team members throughout your department and the hotel.

Perks & Benefits

As part of the PCH Hotels & Resorts portfolio, associates enjoy an array of perks and benefits, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive options, including both FSA and HSA plans.
• 401(k) with Company Match: Plan for your future with our matching retirement plan.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy discounts on hotel stays, dining, golf, and retail at PCH properties and worldwide through Marriott.
• Opportunities for Growth: Ongoing training and development with room for career advancement.

Join us at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, where culinary excellence is celebrated, and hospitality thrives. Be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences that create lasting memories for our guests!