Banquet Chef - AC Hotel Portsmouth

AC Hotel Portsmouth, a Colwen Hotels Property, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Banquet Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, like to be challenged, and value the opportunity to make a difference. This position ensures the culinary team is balanced by focusing on an exceptional culinary experience for every guest and maximizing department profitability. Are you energetic, and have a passion for creative food? We want to hear from you!

Colwen Hotels is a hospitality group built on hard work, character, and authenticity. We cultivate ideas and empower individuals to bring forward- thinking concepts to life to enrich guest experiences. Staying ahead of the curve is what has made us who we are today, and we strive to keep our ideas fresh. We currently have 40 hotels in our portfolio operating across 10 states. With our continued growth and project pipeline, we are able to provide our associates with exciting career advancement growth and opportunities.

General Responsibilities:

Ensure that the culinary team is continually balanced by focusing on an exceptional culinary experience to every guest and maximizing department profitability
Oversight of all Culinary operations
Work closely with sales teams and Hotel General Managers at assigned hotels
Recruit, interview and hire culinary associates for assigned hotel
Train and support all culinary associates and ensure performance in accordance with established hotel brand and Colwen standards
Conduct performance management reviews and follow ups
Create and implement new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes
Develop innovative menu selections for special events and functions in accordance with client dietary and budgetary considerations and expectations.
Recipe documentation and training of new recipe items
Coordinate, plan, participate and supervise the production, preparation and presentation of food for restaurants, events and lounge areas
Ensure a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen in compliance with all local, state, OSHA and federal food safety standards
Ensure proper portion sizes, garnish, presentation and safe preparation of food
Work the kitchen line as needed
Ensure that all required associates have current ServSafe certification
Inspect food storage rooms and walk ins/refrigeration to maintain high quality product and to ensure food safety standards
Calculate accurate theoretical and weighted food costs
Estimate production based on forecast and Banquet Event Orders (BEO) needs daily and weekly
Follow proper ordering procedures based on business demands
Continuous analysis of labor and food cost to meet/exceed budget
Schedule and receive food deliveries, check deliveries for product quality and quantity
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Able to understand financial goals and accomplish them
5 years of F&B experience (hotel experience preferred)
4 year culinary degree
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proven track record in social and corporate catering
Strong knowledge of HACCP procedures and application
Knowledge and prior experience with outside vendors and associated ordering systems
Strong Leader of people
Strong presentation skills
Intermediate to advanced computer skills
Ability to learn computer systems and operate POS system
Willingness to work rotational work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
Paid Time Off Programs
Employee Assistance Program
401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
Training and Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EEO M/F/D/V