Property About Us At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company! Location Description Welcome to Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a true gem in the heart of the city of Tampa. With 210 stylishly appointed guest rooms and 13,042 sq ft. of versatile meeting space, our hotel is not just a destination; it's an experience. As a member of the Pyramid Family, we take pride in fostering a culture that sets us apart as the premier employer in the area. Every member of our team plays a pivotal role in delivering outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We don't just want to be a hotel people pass through; we aim to be distinguished by our excellent culture. Discover today what a fulfilling career with Pyramid Global Hospitality at Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown can mean for you! Overview Overview: Welcome to Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a true gem in the heart of Tampa. With 210 stylishly appointed guest rooms and 13,042 sq ft. of versatile meeting and event space. As a member of the Pyramid Family, we take pride in fostering a culture that sets us apart from other companies as the premier employer in the area. Every member of our team plays a pivotal role in delivering outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We foster a culture of open communication, teamwork and shared success. Discover today what a fulfilling career with Pyramid Global Hospitality at Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown can mean for you! Job Description: The Executive Chef is responsible for all aspects of the culinary process at our hotel. All food production for our restaurants, banquet and catering events, coffee shop and retail outlets fall under this individual. Our Chef will work alongside the culinary team in the production of our various F&B offerings, lead and develop associates, develop menu specifications, recipes, item pricing and product purchasing. In addition, the Chef will supervise staff and monitor the culinary team, manage food cost and labor budgets for the department. Most importantly, the Chef will lead and train the team to ensure that high-quality products are produced and that strong sanitation and food safety standards are achieved. Primary Responsibilities Foster an environment of professionalism and teamwork Work alongside staff teaching, training and leading Hire, train and supervise all culinary staff Monitor food quality and presentation Conduct daily stand-ups with team Manage budgeting, forecasting and actual costs of all food and labor expenses Assist in the creation of new standards when needed Manage the day-to-day culinary operation Participate in food preparation and production Produce food items of consistently high quality, taste and presentation Control food costs through proper training of team members regarding wasteful production practices Ensure all staff follows proper uniform guidelines Ensure environment is clean, safe and well-maintained at all times Establish goals for the culinary team, anticipate and resolve challenges, develop cost saving ideas or activities Adhere to all Florida and Tampa health department food handling and sanitation guidelines Develop menus and item pricing Train all staff on new menu or special items to ensure items are prepared to specifications Maintain effective communication with all culinary staff and leaders Be responsive to all staff suggestions and concerns and timely follow up when necessary Create and maintain effective working relationships with the entire food and beverage team, sales team and hotel operations staff Conduct regular inspections of the kitchen to ensure cleanliness standards are being met and respond immediately to all city and state inspections in the expected time frame outlined by the state/local entity Consistently monitor inventory Stay current on restaurant industry trends Identify new culinary techniques and presentations Physical/Cognitive Activities The physical requirements described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constant walking and standing on concrete, tile, rubber mats, carpet, stairs, linoleum while inspecting and working in kitchen and outlets Frequent crouching, stooping and twisting occurs through the day Reaching overhead occurs occasionally while retrieving supplies, inspecting fixtures and facilities and working on line Frequent handling of supplies, knives, slicer, utensils, sauté pans, turning on water faucets and knobs on ovens Occasional grasping for supplies, knives, slicer, utensils, sauté pan, turning on water faucets and knobs on ovens Occasional pushing and pulling of racks and carts on wheels with products weighing up to 200 lbs. Lift product/supplies weighing 1 to 50 lbs. Taste, sense of smell and vision are used constantly to assure of quality and consistency of Food & Beverage items. Ability to professionally deal with difficult situations/people Highly repetitive work Constant attention to detail to ensure product controls, quality, presentation, sanitation, service and safety Must adapt to guest challenges as communicated by associates and be able to handle multiple priorities Exposures: cleaning chemicals, extreme heat on cooking lines, walk-in freezers and refrigerators, changing temperatures, changing humidity, slippery floors, bacteria in foods, noise and vibrations Requirements Special qualifications: The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential to success in this role. Minimum Education of an Associate’s Degree Serv Safe Certification Previous Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience Previous experience in a high volume hotel environment and banquet production Ability to handle fast pace and high volume Professional communication skills and fostering of team environment Ability to take and give direction, problem solving, be organized and self-motivated Must possess culinary creativity Strong knowledge of local, state and federal food sanitation regulations Comfortable providing direction and supervision to kitchen staff Ability to train and develop new team members and culinary leaders Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays Must be able to speak, read and understand cooking directions Manage in a respectful fashion Salary: $85,000