FT - Banquet Chef - Westin Tempe

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member and family discounts

Flexible schedules

Career growth & development

Insurance benefit available

401k plan and company match

Vacation/sick pay

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Westin Tempe, part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a full-time Banquet Chef to lead the hotel's culinary team for events and banquets in Tempe, AZ. AM/PM shifts and some weekends/holidays required.

You will oversee production, plating and presentation, manage costs, and mentor staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences. 4–5 years kitchen management in hospitality preferred; English proficiency and ability to obtain licenses are required.

Qualifications

• 4 - 5 years Kitchen Management as a Chef or Executive Chef in a Hotel and/or Resort setting preferred
• Hospitality experience preferred
• Ability to obtain required government licenses or certifications

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production, plating and presentation of food at all banquet events to meet customer expectations
• Assist in planning and supervision of banquet production to deliver exceptional service

Skills

read, write and speak English

team leadership

calculation

Education

Experience in kitchen management or executive chef role

Job description

The Westin Tempe is looking for a FT - Banquet Chef to join our amazing Culinary Team!

Hours/Shifts - AM/PM availability - including some weekends and holidays

Summary of Benefits

• Team Member and Family Room Discounts for both Crescent Hotels and Resort and Marriott Hotels
• Flexible Schedules
• Career Growth & Development
• Insurance Benefit Available for both Full Time and Part Time Team Members
• 401k Plan and Company Match Program
• Vacation Pay / Sick Pay - Full Time and Part Time Team Members
• Holiday Pay - Full Time Team Members
• Amazing Recognition Programs/Giving Back - Community Outreach
• Tuition Reimbursement

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Banquet Chef Responsibilities

A Banquet Chef takes part in servicing our guests around our beautiful Hotel and you'll be part of a great team of helpful people who are passionate about delivering exceptional service.

This task is to be handled in a friendly, courteous, timely, and professional manner resulting in an extremely high level of guest satisfaction.

A Banquet Chef assists in the coordination, planning and supervision of the production, plating and presentation of the food at all Banquet events in a cost effective, safe manner to meet/exceed customer expectations and attract future business.

Supportive Functions

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Create and determine costs for menus.
• Participate in all promotional events.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Ability to work in confined area continuously
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Fingers and hand dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 80lbs
• Ability to effectively manage a large department.

Qualification Standards

Experience

• 4 - 5 years Kitchen Management as a Chef or Executive Chef in a Hotel and/or Resort setting preferred
• Hospitality experience preferred

Licenses or Certificates

• Ability to obtain required government licenses or certifications

Required Skills and Abilities

Requires thorough knowledge of the catering and food profession in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work. Requires knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Requires supervision/management skills. Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts. Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error. Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform in the Banquet Kitchen. Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.

Performance Standards

Customer Satisfaction

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

Note

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate's supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an "at will" associate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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