Watermark CHEF DE CUISINE

Watermark BR Hotel; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Discounted Rooms Programs

Job summary

Watermark Baton Rouge is seeking a full-time Chef de Cuisine to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency and taste while managing costs. The role involves supervising staff, enforcing food specifications, and maintaining sanitation standards in a hotel setting.

Success requires strong F&B knowledge, 4+ years in progressive kitchen roles (or 2+ years post culinary school in a hotel), and a track record of inventory and revenue management.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work with other F&B managers and inform them of F&B issues as they arise.
• Keep supervisor informed of problems or matters needing attention.
• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.
• Ensure preparation of reports including wage progress, payroll, revenue, schedules.
• Oversee daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas.
• Communicate daily forecasts and customer counts to cooks for timely service.
• Know and enforce local health department sanitation laws.
• Compute daily food cost.
• Collaborate with Director of Food and Beverage on menus.
• Assess portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food cost control

Menu planning

Education

Culinary degree

2+ years progressive experience (hotel)

Job description

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE FT Salaried Over 60k Baton Rouge, LA, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Watermark BR is looking for a full-time Chef de Cuisine. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen for which he/she is responsible are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food costs. The Sous Chef is expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Chef de Cuisine must control food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Education & Experience:

At least 4 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.

Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.

Some of the essential functions of the position include:

• Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.
• Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly action plans.
• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas; hot food from the main kitchen and bakery, and cold food from the pantry.
• Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts so that they can be adequately prepared to serve both hot and cold food on time.
• Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
• Know how to compute daily food cost.
• Work with the Director of Food and Beverage to create and implement menus.
• Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature of items served.

Why join our team?

In addition to excellent working conditions and competitive pay,Watermark Baton Rougeoffers a complete range of benefits to eligible team members.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term disability.
• Team Member Assistance Plan.
• Discounted Rooms Programs.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

Watermark Baton Rouge is Exactly Like Nothing Else!

Our one of a kind hotel is a part of the Marriott’s Autograph Collection and boasts of a historic classic design both inside and out. Built as Baton Rouge's first "skyscraper" in the 1927, our iconic building started out as the headquarters for Louisiana Trust & Savings Bank. After more than 50 years serving as a banking institution, our landmark continues to be informally called the Old Louisiana National Bank building. The original architecture was Art Deco, but there are intriguing elements of Greek Revival design also present, making this one of the most eclectic and interesting structures in downtown Baton Rouge. Murals painted by celebrated New Orleans artist, Angela Gregory, have been painstakingly preserved and adorn the ceilings of our magnificent lobby and restaurant. Carved marble walls and a grand staircase lead down to the original bank vaults that held the treasures of Baton Rouge's elite. Towering above downtown overlooking the Mississippi River, Watermark Baton Rouge Hotel stands as a tribute to the city's history and elegance. Stunningly preserved, our beautiful public spaces and restaurants blend references of the 20's through the 60's with modern design.

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