Executive Chef
Full Time
Charleston, SC 29403
Posted
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About Us:
Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.
Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.
Check out this video for more information on our great company! Location Description:
Help create the famous Southern hospitality Charleston is known for! Ranked as a South's #1 Best City of 2022 by Southern Living, Charleston is famous for its picturesque streets and a vibrant hospitality experience!
Overview: The Hyatt Place / Hyatt House Complex is a dual branded property which mixes the extended-stay, residential-style rooms of the Hyatt House and the modern and comfortable style rooms of the Hyatt Place. All rooms offer the comforts of home such as flat panel HDTVs and free high-speed internet access. Our public space features a pool, fitness center and business center.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience: Experience in a hotel culinary environment required. Must have excellent organizational skills. Four years of progressive experience in high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Language, Mathematical, and Reasoning Skills: Must be able to communicate clearly with guests, customers and employees. Must be able to make appropriate judgments regarding the cooking responsibilities.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Candidate must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and be able to work long hours/split shifts and be able to handle stressful conditions. Frequently required to walk and stand for long periods of time. Requires ability to reach, grab, and feel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hours: Due to the seasonal nature of the hospitality industry, and the fact that the hotel provides guest services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, any employee may be required to work rotating shifts, night shifts, and/or overtime. Also, depending on the season, hours may be reduced at any time.
Safety: Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with all Pyramid Hotel Group Safety rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. The safety of our team members and the guests of this hotel is one of Pyramid’s top priorities. Keeping a safe working environment is the responsibility of each and every employee. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to Corrective Counseling, up to and including termination of employment.
At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships.
Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.
Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.
Check out this video for more information on our great company!
Help create the famous Southern hospitality Charleston is known for! Ranked as a South's #1 Best City of 2022 by Southern Living, Charleston is famous for its picturesque streets and a vibrant hospitality experience!
At the Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. What sets us apart? Our culture, full benefit plans, including 401k with a company match and our lucrative bonus programs, to name a few. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service. Our Core Values involve personal development, people, and a desire for wanting them to succeed. We believe each member of our team has a key part to play in our delivery of outstanding service and memorable experiences for each guest. We want a hotel that people want to come to, not through. Find out today what a career with Pyramid Hotel Group at the Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District can mean for you!
Overview:
We're looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team.
Overview: The Hyatt Place / Hyatt House Complex is a dual branded property which mixes the extended-stay, residential-style rooms of the Hyatt House and the modern and comfortable style rooms of the Hyatt Place. All rooms offer the comforts of home such as flat panel HDTVs and free high-speed internet access. Our public space features a pool, fitness center and business center.
Job Description: The executive chef is responsible for all culinary activities for the Food & Beverage Department. This position will oversee all activity in the kitchen, train personnel, plan menus, oversee product purchasing and manage culinary budget.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- You will create menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, catering venus, as well as a food & beverage merchandising programs for grab & go or any other food retail element in the hotel.
- You will analyze menus and procedures to improve profit and quality
- You will have your fingers on the pulse of trends, making changes based on guest needs, the hotel’s guest mix, and industry trends.
- You will be creative in developing daily, seasonal, and special event menus to enhance the guest experience.
- Prepare operational reports and forecast purchases and maintain food cost to align with budget.
- You will be the leader in safety, efficiency, and sanitary production.
- You will develop purchase specifications for all food products and related items, ensuring order guides are set up accordingly, and food inspection and receiving standards are met
- You will monitor all activities of Stewarding department and personnel.
- You will enhance the skills of your team by designing training and development plans
- You will work closely with the culinary team to provide demonstrations/examples of quality food and recipe standards.
- You will create an amenity program that reflects the hotel and its environment. A creative solution with a wow factor
- You are the leader of culture, “One Team” all employees feel empowered to assist any guests of the Hotel.
- You will maintain clear communication with the General Manager, Food and Beverage Manager and Human resources department.
- Make periodic and regular inspections of units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
- Coordinate all training activities for kitchen,franchised outlet kitchen, and other production and service employees, including the identification and analysis of training needs and the design and implementation of programs to address these deficiencies.
- Develop recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, product specifications, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
- Assist operation managers as requested in areas such as plate presentation, special function menu planning and the design of new service areas.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- Maintain a clean and sanitized work area including cutting boards, counters and workspaces.
- Exhibits a positive “can do” attitude.
- Wears and maintains proper attire.
- All other duties requested by management team.
- All other duties detailed in the Pyramid Hotel Group manual.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department
Qualifications:
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Experience in a hotel culinary environment required. Must have excellent organizational skills. Four years of progressive experience in high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Language, Mathematical, and Reasoning Skills: Must be able to communicate clearly with guests, customers and employees. Must be able to make appropriate judgments regarding the cooking responsibilities.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Food Safety Manager Certified
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Candidate must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and be able to work long hours/split shifts and be able to handle stressful conditions. Frequently required to walk and stand for long periods of time. Requires ability to reach, grab, and feel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hours: Due to the seasonal nature of the hospitality industry, and the fact that the hotel provides guest services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, any employee may be required to work rotating shifts, night shifts, and/or overtime. Also, depending on the season, hours may be reduced at any time.
Safety: Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with all Pyramid Hotel Group Safety rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. The safety of our team members and the guests of this hotel is one of Pyramid’s top priorities. Keeping a safe working environment is the responsibility of each and every employee. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to Corrective Counseling, up to and including termination of employment.
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