Lead Cook

Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa, Autograph Collection; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Exclusive Discounts on stays, dining,

Opportunities for Growth

Job summary

Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa on Alabama's Gulf Coast seeks a Lead Cook to supervise the kitchen staff when the Chef is absent, ensuring top quality and safe, consistent dishes. You will guide associates, train in proper techniques, and oversee ingredient selection and requisitions for diverse menus.

You will inspect ingredients, follow recipes meticulously, and enforce health and safety standards while maintaining smooth daily operations in a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership to supervise kitchen staff and train associates.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and manage supplies requisitions.
• Knowledge of health regulations and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Kitchen Staff and train team in cooking techniques and safety.
• Monitor production flow and ensure quality control.
• Ensure health compliance, proper food storage, and labeling.
• Manage daily kitchen operations including setup, equipment maintenance and cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Food safety

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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 Lead Cook, you will supervise the kitchen staff in the absence of the Chef and ensure the highest standards of food quality and preparation. This role requires strong leadership, providing guidance and training to the kitchen associates in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety measures. You will visually inspect and select the freshest ingredients for our diverse menus, follow recipes meticulously, and prepare requisitions for supplies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Kitchen Staff: Lead and train the team in proper cooking techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Quality Control: Ensure only the freshest ingredients are used by conducting regular sensory evaluations.
• Monitor Production Flow: Oversee food preparation and maintain adherence to cost and quality control standards.
• Health Compliance: Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and adherence to health regulations.
• Daily Operations: Manage kitchen setup, equipment maintenance, and cleanliness for efficient service.

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!

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