Chef De Cuisine

Loews Hotels • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

Live! By Loews-Arlington, TX treats guests to an unprecedented upscale experience that blends sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Ideally positioned between the new Texas Rangers’ ballpark and Dallas Cowboys’ Stadium, the 302-room hotel boasts an infinity-edge pool, a rooftop terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of the Arlington Entertainment District. The Restaurant Chef position coordinates/oversees the activities of all food production team members in the preparation of menu items for the three-meal restaurant, lobby bar and room service. Ensures that all food products are of the highest quality and are ready to serve in a timely manner. Responsible for all Kitchen food ordering, production, holding and storage. Additional responsibilities include selection, training, scheduling of all Kitchen team members.

Requirements

• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food productions techniques
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment use and operation
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, lift 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds
• Outstanding management, organizational, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Five to Six years experience in quality food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant
• Three plus years Supervisory experience in quantity food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of current market trends and techniques
• College degree preferred
• ACF certification as "Restaurant Chef" or culinary degree from recognized culinary institute and equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Achieve culinary operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identify and resolving problems; determine system improvements; implement change.
• Assist in off premise and media relation events
• Develop new menu concepts.
• Develop, test, and cost out new menu items.
• Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared and sold in assigned area of responsibility
• Oversee and participate in methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Regularly inspect the quality and quantity of food items for all meal periods.
• Ensures culinary execution is consistent with branding elements of the foodservice outlet; check and approve all menu items and other food items prepared and ensure all items are prepared in an attractive and appetizing manner
• Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
• Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines departmental team members according to Loews Hotels standards
• Follows New Hire Training and ongoing Star Service Competency program in accordance with hotel policy
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards and complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules.
• Remains current with hotel information and changes.
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards.

Benefits

• We offer progressive benefits including paid parental leave, 401K matching and travel benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
• But beyond that, as a member of the Loews Hotels family, you are part of a culture of diversity and inclusion, one that works hard to protect our environment with eco-friendly and sustainability programs, and one that is always a good neighbor to their communities, supporting them in ways large and small.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees