Culinary Manager

Description

Our Culinary Manager cultivates a culture of authentic hospitality, supports business objectives and growth, and oversees the daily administrative and operational tasks of the resort’s culinary program. This individual provides overall culinary planning, direction, evaluation, and control of the food service unit(s), achieving operational and financial goals. Their responsibilities include executing the resort’s strategy for food preparation, safety, and sanitation; food service, quality, and inventory control; financial management; and the culinary team member management, development, and training. This role is instrumental in establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient culinary program at the resort.

This position may require flexible scheduling availability.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrate initiative and good judgment in assisting customers, clients, peers, and direct reports
• Interact professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients, and customers
• Coordinate team member selection and development and ensure team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures
• Create a fun, safe, and rewarding work environment for team members including an open line of communication with staff 
• Supervise, coach, and schedule all Back of House F&B Team Members 
• Oversee the daily administrative and operational tasks of the resort's culinary program (including cooking alongside the team members, coordinating food orders, ensuring proper plating and
• temperature, etc.)
• Provide knowledgeable oversight for all food production, including menu planning, purchasing, cost control, and inventory management of the food service unit(s) while achieving operations and
• financial goals
• Ensure Back of House program(s) across the resort comply with Island's quality and financial standards, as well as government and Health Department standards
• Remain well-versed in all aspects of food service management, creating a track record of success
• Manage Back of House planning, budget analysis, and reporting
• Maintain kitchen and cooking areas ensuring equipment and food storage areas are clean, sanitary, and organized as required by the Health Department Rules and Regulations
• Maintain compliance with the preparation and maintenance of required records, reports, and paperwork for the culinary department

Job Qualifications:

• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Demonstrated leadership abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time
• Highly motivated team player with strong initiative and desire for achievement
• Must be able to pass the Safe Food Handler Certificate Program within 60 days from the date of hire
• 5 years of culinary/restaurant/food service management experience with increasing responsibilities is preferred
• 6 months experience in P&L management is preferred
• 6 months of contract-managed service experience is preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Food Service Management is preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Training:

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

Team Member Wellness Program: How We Thank You For All You Bring To The Team

Rewarding Benefits Package:

• Healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• HSA & FSA plans available!
• Dependent care FSA
• Identity Theft Protection Insurance Commuter benefits including transit & parking 
• Pet Insurance 
• PTO and Payroll Incentives for Annual Wellness Exams 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Wellness Subscriptions including access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal services 
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time Family Leave
• 401(k) Retirement plan - IHM Matches 100% up to 3% of your salary and an extra 50% on the next 2% of your salary. 401(k) is fully vested upon the first contribution

Rewarding Hard Work:

• Incentive based bonus program
• Free room nights at our properties and employee discounts within your brand
• Discounts for friends and family within your brand 
• Team Member of the Month, Quarter, and Year recognition and bonus
• Discounted tickets to theme parks, musicals, movies, and more through Tickets at Work 
• Career Growth through our in-house training program with a path personalized to your desired goals
• Referral bonus program to ANY of our locations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Island Hospitality uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization in all municipalities where it is required by law.