Executive and Banquet Chef

GIRI Hotels; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a premier hotel in Auburn, Maine. This full-time role involves overseeing kitchen management, menu innovation, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences through gourmet food. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in culinary cost control and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Join a growing company that values teamwork and hospitality, and take your culinary career to the next level in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Benefits

Earned Paid Time Off

Employer-Contributed Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401k with Employer Match

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay Option

Referral Bonuses

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Executive Chef experience in a hotel setting.
• Strong operational knowledge of kitchen management and food cost control.
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Innovate and craft menus reflecting culinary excellence.

Skills

Culinary Cost Control

Time Management

Customer Service

Kitchen Management

Menu Development

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

POS Systems

Microsoft Outlook

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee day-to-day operations Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. This is a full time position located in Auburn, Maine.The Executive Chef will have a strong understanding of culinary cost controls including proper costing and labor management with strong time management skills, ensuring that our guests have an excellent experience at the hotel. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer service through gourmet food while adhering to hotel budget and quality standards.

Work Performed

As Executive Chef, you are responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the hotel operation and for delivering results that contribute to the vision and overall success of the hotel. In this role, you are expected to hit hotel targets, manage profitability, and deliver an excellent guest experience.

• Run all aspects of kitchen operations in conjunction with the General Manager
• Ensure that all local, state, and federal rules and regulations, as well as any hotelpolicies and practices, are followed
• Handle and store food and ingredients safely
• Monitor inventory and purchase supplies/food from approved vendors
• Hire, train, and supervise all kitchen staff
• Jump on the line and assist the team when needed, always leading by example
• Menu Innovation: Craft and continually evolve a compelling menu that reflects our commitment to culinary excellence and innovation
• Ensure all areas of the kitchen, food prep, and food storage areas are clean and properly sanitized. This includes washing dishes and cooking equipment, cleaning floors, sanitizing countertops and cutting boards, and maintaining all areas to health code standard
• Keep workstations and equipment clean, organized, and in good working order
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 4 years of Executive Chef and Banquet Chef experience
• Previous experience in a managerial role overseeing a team, preferably in hospitality
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form with guests, management, and associates. Respond accurately and timely to provide information.
• Strong operational knowledge of kitchen management, menu development, and food cost control
• Ability to understand and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times
• Must be responsible and be able to work independently
• Ability to learn applicable systems (POS, Microsoft Outlook + Suite, and more)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work onsite at the hotel location
• Ability to cover shifts as needed for associates
• Hours required: Full time
• Proficiency in the English language

Additional Preferred Skills/Qualities

• Successful demonstration of high level culinary safety knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Second language is a plus, preferably Spanish or French

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000 Annually

• Earned paid time off
• Employer-contribution medical/dental/vision insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short term/Long term disability
• Optional 401k with employer match
• Employee discounts at participating hotels
• Option to sign up for on-demand pay with DailyPay
• Refer a friend – get paid extra when they join our team!
• Bonuses for name recognition and guest score
• Opportunities to grow – one of the fastest-growing hotel companies

We're next to the Androscoggin River, and some rooms have views of the Great Falls. Take a stroll along the Auburn Riverwalk. Downtown is a quick walk over the North Bridge, and Bates College is a five-minute drive. Our Garden Grille & Bar serves breakfast and dinner, and the Pavilion Pantry is open 24 hours for drinks and snacks.

About Giri Hotels

Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Giri Hotels owns and operates more than 50 hotels in New England.

We are a growing company that embraces change, maintains a service mindset, and prioritizes the 'big rocks' - our most impactful tasks and projects. At our core, Giri Hotels is a hospitality company, and all members of our team share a sense of cooperation and respect with our guests and one another.

You are right for the team if you are:

• Happy – nice to be around and friendly
• Humble – willing to learn
• Helpful – team player, always willing to pitch in, looking for ways to be productive

Giri Hotel Management has been recognized for its growth in the hospitality industry. We are proud to have achieved #23 on the Top Owners & Developers list and #55 on the Top Management Companies list in Hotel Business's annual rankings. These rankings, based on the annual revenues and number of rooms and properties managed, demonstrate our company's continuing expansion and growth.

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Giri Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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