This position requires candidates to have a US work permit. Please do not apply if you are not legally able to work in the United States.
Position Description:
Come join this south Florida tropical oasis, The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club! The idea candidate will have experience as a restaurant chef in an Italian restauarnt as they will be responsible for the success of our resort restaurant, Cascata Grill! We are looking for a knowledgable, skilled and passionate Chef that has experience leading a culinary team. They must also be able to anticipate, meet and exceed our guest's expectations which will "Turn moments into memories for our guests!"
Responsibilities:
- Food quality, customer satisfaction, employee training and satisfaction, kitchen cleanliness, food cost and payroll cost control, safe working environment.
- Delegation of kitchen work everyday, communicating with colleagues about business and specials, food quality and the timing of food, food presentation, food and payroll cost and the cleanliness of the kitchen.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Fairmont Standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
- Comply at all times with Fairmont standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Where appropriate give colleagues feedback
- Supervise all phases of food production and service directly related to all catering functions.
- Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
- Assure that all cooks have all food items prepared to proper specifications in a timely manner.
- Maintain refrigerator and kitchen in clean, organized manner to facilitate the high volume production necessary to achieve company goals.
- Maintain an effective training program for all employees so that all their time can be productive.
- Keep production of food at an adequate level that does not result in excessive leftovers and waste.
- Assist in completion of weekly payroll
- Enforce the uniform appearance and personal cleanliness policy at all times.
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
- Culinary degree preferred and at least 3 years experience at a management or supervisory level in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
- Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
- Must be effective at listening to understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions
- Must possess leadership skills
- Preferred skills: second language, ServeSafe certification, and ice carving
Company Profile:
Secluded on 300 tropical acres, this stunning Mediterranean-style resort begins a new era in luxury travel following a $150 million transformation. Retreat to this gorgeous oasis where you'll find the essence of elegance and indulgence with 392 spacious guest rooms and suites, two 18-hole Raymond Floyd-redesigned championship golf courses, a private beach front Ocean Club right on the Atlantic, the exclusive award-winning Willow Stream Spa and fitness center, a tennis facility with four clay HydroCourts, three pools including a new lagoon-style pool featuring a waterslide, lazy river, private cabanas and poolside dining, a supervised children's program and an array of recreational activities.
With a diverse selection of restaurants ranging from American contemporary cuisine at nationally-acclaimed Chef Michael Mina's new BOURBON STEAK restaurant to seaside casual and regional flavors at Cascata Grille, dining at the resort has won rave reviews from guests and food critics alike. We also offer great seasonal and yearlong packages designed perfectly for you to experience every aspects of our resort, all for a great value
Groups of all sizes enjoy the resort's 40,000 square feet conference center with flexible meeting space, a private valet entrance and wireless Internet access. Spectacular outdoor venues provide picturesque backdrops for group functions, special events and weddings.
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