Chef de Cuisine

Overview

Summary:

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

• Chef is responsible for all culinary operations within the hotel or outlet including the execution of recipes, financial profitability, staffing, usage of White Lodging SOPs, and compliance with local and Federal guidelines.
• Be a highly valued and hands-on Subject Matter Expert for the culinary team regarding safe and delicious food handling, preparation, and presentation.
• Lead, coach, mentor and develop all associates to maintain high engagement, a high internal promotion rate and low turnover within the department while executing the White Lodging Way FOH & BOH Systems
• Foster a productive relationship with Sales & Marketing, Event Management, FOH team, and other departments within the hotel, owners, business partners and vendors.
• Facilitate the ordering, preparing, marketing, and executing of all recipes and USE Records, all costs associated with the profitability of the culinary department.
• Actively participate in property specific month/year end processes and reporting.

• The Executive Chef will have strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead and develop their team.
• The natural inclination to problem solve complex issues and come to creative solutions.
• High proficiency in culinary financial management, menu creation, attention to detail, leading others, and using a hands-on approach to all systems and processes.
• Strong observational skills, responsibility, accountability and walk-through techniques – gauging quantity and quality levels of food, service readiness and execution, inventory levels, cleanliness, safety and sanitation etc.

• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
• Leadership development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Location Code: 9092