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