Executive Chef for NEW Luxury Property InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue
Company: InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: September 12, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewAs Executive Chef youll direct all kitchen and culinary
activities and prepare our delicious food - helping create
memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine.
Youll also ensure quality, kitchen maintenance, and inventory
functions kept to our high standards - to make sure your kitchen is
always running smoothly. - -
- Direct daily kitchen activities, plan and assign work ensuring
you always have the right staffing numbers.
- Develop your team and improve their performance through
coaching and feedback and create performance and development goals
for colleagues - recognize good performance. -
- Recommend or initiate any HR related actions where needed. - -
- Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive connect
departments to create sense of one team.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily
communication and coordination with other departments. Communicate
with all hotel department heads to stay informed of kitchen needs
and ensure timely responses to requests.
- Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports
for management. -
- Help prepare the hotels annual budget and the setting of
departmental goals. -
- Maintain costing and documentation of all dishes prepared and
sold from the kitchen.
- Encourage guest feedback to improve guest satisfaction. - -
- Answer guest questions about dishes and kitchen services -
- Help the Food and Beverage Director with event planning.
- Youll make sure our dishes are always at their best - we have
standards - but its down to you to make that room special and
memorable for guests. -
- Keep an eye on competitor activity / industry innovation to
develop your own ideas in the kitchen. - -
- Make sure food and drinks are secure and stored safely always
keep stock replenished to minimize waste. - -
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment and the environment are
hygienic and working properly. - -
- Always follow governmental regulations and company policies and
procedures. - -
- Ad-hoc duties unexpected moments when we have to pull together
to get a task done. -
- Create and maintain work schedules for the culinary team.
- Maintain an open-door policy and have effective communication
where needed.
- Other duties as assigned. The salary range for this position is
$100-110k. ResponsibilitiesWhat we need from you:
- Degree or certificate in culinary arts, culinary management, or
a related field from a recognized institution.
- Extensive experience in professional kitchens or Luxury
setting, typically at least 8-10 years.
- Proven experience as a head chef or in a similar leadership
role for several years, often 3-5 years.
- Experience in various types of cuisine and kitchen
environments, including fine dining, hotels, or high-volume
establishments.
- Exceptional culinary skills and a deep understanding of various
cooking techniques and cuisines.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities, including the
ability to train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff.
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial management as it
pertains to kitchen operations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm
under pressure. Why work for Pyramid?Pyramid Global Hospitality
(Pyramid) is a leading hotel management company, operating in the
US, Caribbean, and Western Europe. With portfolio revenues
exceeding $3 billion, Pyramid manages 220 hotels, resorts, and
conference centers, both branded and independent. The firm
maintains offices in Boston (Headquarters), Cincinnati, Houston,
and London.What really sets us apart from its competitors is our
reputation as an employer. Professional growth is not just possible
throughout the company but planned and encouraged. The Leadership
Team at Pyramid considers team member development its priority,
understanding that success is only achieved in a workplace where
every contributor is respected and recognized. This is why we
deliver superior results.To care for you and your family, we also
offer a comprehensive benefits program.Your financial well-being:
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Matching 401K
- Basic Life and Accidental Dismemberment Insurance
- Basic Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance buy-upsYour/your familys health care:
- Medical (we offer four plans through United Healthcare),
dental, and vision insurance available to you on the first of the
month after your start date
- Express Scripts Online Pharmacy
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Saving Account
- Supplemental Medical Insurance including Accident Insurance,
Critical Illness, and Hospitality Indemnity
- Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance through FigoYour time off:
- Hotel Discount Program (you will have access to Pyramids as
well as IHGs hotel networks)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid HolidaysYour day-to-day:
- Commuter benefits
- Delicious free shift meal at our employee cafeteria
- Stellar back-of-house facilities
- Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire
- Support, training, and mentorship from management
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Career growth opportunitiesWorking with Pyramid Global
hospitality is working for an employer that cares about your
well-being where we put our people first. Come join us and
experience career growth! We give our people everything they need
to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard
work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your
best work life.We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where
we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their
whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and
offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We
promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always
welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.So,
join us and youll become part of our hotel
family.PI74d913b2d84d-31181-34686753
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