LTC Chef De Cuisine - Pyramid Global Hospitality : Job Details

Property#PGH-BMCLocation DescriptionCome be a part of something bigger! Pyramid Global Hospitality is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:* Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs* Pyramid Global Learning (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)* 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)* Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn't love to get away)* Paid Time Off* Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)* Employee family events (bring the kids!)* Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few* Many more, please inquire for more details Join the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston and love where you work! It's the first Margaritaville in Texas and we welcome you to the one and only lake resort on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas.OverviewLicense to Chill Café & Bar Is a destination unto itself, License to Chill is a laid back relaxing environment which offers elevated dining with floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace overlooking the resort's lush lagoon water park and beautiful Lake Conroe.Join our team at Margaritaville Resort Lake Conroe and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences while enjoying a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Be part of our commitment to making a difference in the lives of our associates, guests, and communities.A chef de cuisine must have a deep understanding of culinary techniques, flavors, and ingredients. They should be proficient in various cooking methods, such as sautéing, roasting, and braising, and possess a keen palate to create well-balanced and delicious dishes. The ability to think outside the box and create unique dishes is essential and should have a flair for creativity with new flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques to keep the menu fresh and exciting.The chef de cuisine will be responsible for designing the menu, hiring and training kitchen staff, collaborating with Food & Beverage management, optimizing staff productivity, and stepping in to help wherever needed.QualificationsYour Role:* Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.* Planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients.* Overseeing all kitchen operations.* Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.* Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.* Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock.* Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.* Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh.* Keeping up to date with industry trends.* Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.Requirements for the position:* Culinary school degree/diploma.* Past experience as a working chef.* Must be able to work Nights, Weekends and Holidays.* Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts.* Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control.* Portfolio of creative, unique dishes.* Expert multitasking ability.* Great leadership and interpersonal skills.* Ability to run stocktaking and place orders for resupply.* Exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure environment.* Passion and pride for delighting people with food.ENVIRONMENT: Inside main and outlet kitchens standing on hard floors. Working around hot stoves. Work may be performed in small areas. Work entails varying conditions of noise levels, temperature, and air quality. Outdoors, exposure to extreme and inclement weather.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* Constant standing and occasional walking, bending, and reaching.* Manual dexterity of hand and fine motor skills in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.* Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push/pull goods up to 50 lbs or a maximum of 200 lbs on a hand cart/truck.* Ability to perform duties in confined spaces and within extreme temperature ranges.* Ability to strictly follow all sanitation, safety and cleaning schedules practicing clean-as-you-go techniques.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties & skill required of personnel so classified.