About this opportunity
Mauna Kea Properties lists this Manta PM Chef de Cuisine opportunity in kawaihae, Hawaii. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Aloha and Welcome! Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Mauna Kea Resort. We invite you to our dynamic team of hospitality professionals. We are confident that our salary and benefits package will be attractive. In addition to industry-competitive salaries, team member recognition programs, and training and career opportunities, we also offer the following benefits: medical, drug, vision, and dental care, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, dining, and golf discounts, and more.
At Mauna Kea Resort, we're creating a hospitality company whose future is unlimited and whose values reflect the dedication and passion of our employees. Our success is measured by the quality of the relationships we build with one another, our guests, and our strategic partners. By seeking ways to add value to every encounter, we set ourselves apart from others and instill a sense of pride that is uniquely Prince. We invite you to share this journey with us.
Band 3
CU Manta PM Chef de Cuisine
Primary Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen including menu creation. Assist in the supervising, training, and scheduling of cooks and other kitchen staff engaged in the preparation and cooking of food. Prepare and cook food items, requisition needed supplies and food items. Inspect kitchen equipment; check on usability of stored and refrigerated items. Assume the responsibility of the Executive Chef in his/her absence.
Essential Duties
Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen; supervise and schedule cooks and other kitchen personnel.
Assist Executive Chef in establishing and implementing cost control procedures.
Manage department following company policies, procedures and terms and conditions of the CBA
Daily review of food and labor cost for each outlet.
Hire, supervise, train, counsel, evaluate and discipline kitchen staff.
Review and revise restaurant menus and kitchen operations to insure quality of product and efficiency of operations.
Plan menu and oversee food prepared for the employees’ cafeteria.
Routinely check equipment for proper maintenance; submit work orders to Engineering as needed.
Responsible for labor cost and department operating expense.
Respond and resolve employee and guest concerns in a timely fashion.
Review, approve and verify department payroll.
Skilled and current in all aspects of the culinary arts, food trends, preparation and sanitation practices.
Work with the Executive Steward to insure that the kitchens and equipments are properly cleaned.
Ensure safety procedures, standards and regulations are being followed.
Update kitchen manuals of recipes and menu item photos whenever changes are made.
Assist all restaurant outlets/banquet in food preparation as needed.
Other related duties as assigned or required.
Other Duties
Attend resort management or other required meetings in the absence of the Executive Chef.
Conduct regular department meetings
Meet with Executive Chef to review daily operations.
Communicate with restaurant and banquet managers pre/post service to provide feedback.Maintain department bulletin boards
Working Conditions
Normal office conditions
Main prep kitchen and smaller restaurant kitchens
Kitchen noises; pot and pans; talking in loud voices.
Different temperatures; heat from stoves, ovens or gills and cold from walk-in freezers and refrigerators.
May travel throughout resort
Work Hours
Must be able to work schedule set by the Executive Chef
Must be able to work long and irregular hours.
Must be able to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
Equipment Use
Proficient in the use of a computer and with the resort’s word, spreadsheet and other required software.
Ability to use the telephone.
Ability to use various office equipment including but not limited to calculators, photocopiers and facsimile machines.
Knives, food slicer, vegetable peeler, grater, food processor and other kitchen tools.
Stoves, steamers, grills, ovens, kitchen equipment for cooking and baking.
Mental And Physical Demands
Ability to prioritize and organize workload to ensure deadlines are met.
Able to manage stressful and challenging situations.
Observant of employees in the workplace, evaluate their performance and productivity, determine areas of concern, training needs and ability to advance in the resort.
Able to stand and walk throughout the hotel to check on all kitchens, restaurants, functions and attend scheduled meetings.
Able to bend/reach/stoop to prepare food or set-up buffets.
Lift/carry and push/pull up to and over 50 lbs.
Sit at desk to do administrative duties.
Communication Demands
Must have ability to communicate verbally and in writing to employees, managers, vendors and guests.
Ability to write recipes, memos, policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate over the phone.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
6 years related work experience and schooling.
Skills to effectively supervise and manage the department and meet goals.
Ability to multi-task
Dept. of Health TB Clearance.
Food Safety Certification, preferred
We appreciate your interest in joining our 'Ohana.
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Who can apply
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