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Head Chef/Chef de Cuisine - InterContinental Suites Hotel

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Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: United States, Ohio, Cleveland

Hotel: Suites Hotel Cleveland (CLEHB), 8800 Euclid Avenue, 44106

Job number: 147913

As Head Chef de Cuisine, you will supervise the preparation and presentation of all menu items in accordance with established recipes and standards. Assist in the planning of all meals and menus for the restaurant and catered events within brand and local menu guidelines. Establish procedures and timeframes for conducting inventory. Determine minimum and maximum sticks for all food, material, and kitchen equipment. 

You will be responsible for recommending and initiating salary, disciplinary, or other staffing /human resource-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues. Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.

Interact with outside contacts:
o Guests to ensure their total satisfaction
o Vendors - to order supplies and equipment
o Health Department and other regulatory agencies inspections regarding safety matters and kitchen
May occasionally prepare meals and/or set up and replenish buffets to ensure the smooth operation of the hotel's food and beverage facilities.
 
• Manage the day-to-day operations and assignments of the kitchen staff, communicate goals, and assign/prioritize work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures with all staff.
• Maintain procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and pilferage.
Ensure that all kitchen equipment, including but not limited to sinks, hoods, coolers, freezers, dishes, flatware, pots and pans, etc., are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis. Ensure that all kitchen areas and related storerooms are cleaned, vacuumed, and properly stocked according to anticipated business volume and in accordance with sanitation and health department requirements. Notify Engineering immediately of any maintenance and repair needs. Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events. May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned.
 
Supervises a number of kitchen employees in a small to medium full-service hotel with one or two food and beverage outlets, and catering and banquet facilities serving less than 500 people. May oversee subordinate supervisors or chefs.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
 
Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience
This job requires ability to perform the following:
⚫ Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
⚫ Moving about the kitchen
Other:
Handling food, objects, products and utensils Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company..
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Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, ordering and receiving inventory, and giving and receiving instructions.
Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
· Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state govemment agency.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
 
IHG is an EEOC: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
 

Who we are

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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Important information:

  • The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
  • No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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