Executive Chef
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
5353 Westheimer Road
Houston,
TX
77056-5474
Description
DoubleTree Hotel and Suites by the Galleria is looking for an experienced hands on Executive Chef with strong leadership skills and high creative abilities for menu design. If you have a passion for food and interested in an opportunity to elevate the culinary experience for our guests, submit your resume today!
Required Skills & Abilities:
-At least five (5) years preferred
-Flexible to work AM and PM shifts, mid-shifts, weekends and holidays
-Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
-Must be able to stand/walk for at least eight (8) hours and lift/carry at least 25-30 pounds
-Current Food Handler Certification Required
Job Description:
-Manage all aspects of kitchen and culinary operations including food and labor cost, inventory, sanitization, ordering, proper handling/storage of all food items according to required standard.
-Interview, hire, provide hands on training for new hires and implement development plans for staff.
-Create new menu items, test and write recipes to attract desired customer market.
-Establish and achieve profit objectives and desired standards of quality food, cleanliness, and ensure all culinary staff consistently follows recipes and yield guidelines with high food quality standards.
-Assist catering sales management with developing special menus for functions and meet with clients as requested.
-Regularly review and evaluate the degree of food quality for outlets and banquets. Create new menu ideas/recipes whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by customers, customer market or change in the competitive surroundings.
Benefits:
- Quarterly bonus program
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Matching 401k
- Employee assistance program
- Free life insurance
- Free short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Hotel discount program
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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About DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Uptown leisure steps from the Galleria
Nestled in uptown Houston, our hotel is next to the Galleria mall and steps from local dining. I-610 access puts us within nine miles of Hermann Park, home to Houston Museum of Natural Science and the downtown area. Soak up the sun on our outdoor pool deck, and enjoy a modern fitness center and a complimentary DoubleTree welcome cookie.
About Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Working Here
Founded in 2001 by CEO Michael George, Crescent Hotels & Resorts lives in the belief that your drive to be the best is the force which has made Crescent Hotels & Resorts the Hotel Operator and Employer of Choice.Meet several of our associates and hear their story. With thousands of associates at Crescent, we make every day one of adventure where you can make a difference.
We Know Benefits
Dedicated, satisfied, and engaged associates are the key to our continued success.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we strive for innovative ways to enhance our comprehensive selection of benefit offerings. Crescent associates working as few as 24 hours a week are eligible for our extensive menu of benefit programs.
Crescent's benefits offerings include:
- Healthcare insurance and prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible/dependent-care spending accounts
- Life insurance and supplemental life insurance
- Short/long-term disability insurance
- Domestic Partner coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Discounted hotel rooms for associates and family
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