Job Description
Qualifications
Have three or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry; or a Culinary Degree with 2 or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry
Computer literate
Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift
Frequent talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Room Discounts
Employee Food and Beverage Discounts
Responsibilities
Direct and supervise the efficient operation of food production areas
In conjunction with Executive Chef is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items, based on standardized recipes while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product
Also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen, work and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio
The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week
Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and have FUN in a team environment
Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a "hands on" approach
Monitors food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness, and food safety
Assures timely set up, schedules well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform
Assists the Outlet-Restaurant Manager and the Banquet Manager in their daily and weekly duties as needed
Assists the food and beverage services for conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients
Works frequently with subordinates in the Food and Beverage Department to ensure all aspects of business are running smoothly and on schedules to improve existing practices and services both in the front of the house and the back of the house
Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives and goals
Works within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls waste
Oversee the menu creation of our staff restaurant to ensure the highest quality of product for our internal customers
Promote teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintain strong working relationships with all supporting departments
Participate in media and community opportunities to showcase food and beverage products and promote the hotel
Ensure all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and security are respected, as well as ensuring that colleagues adhere to all health and safety requirements
Personally respond to food-related feedback and ensure proper processes and reports are produced
Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and is properly maintained
Actively participates in the hotel's Department Head and Food & Beverage meetings, holds regular departmental communication meetings, and supports participation of colleagues in the various hotel committees
Creates and plans all meals and menus for the restaurant/s, outlet/s, and catered events
Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining
Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork, and exceptional customer service
Current on all culinary trends and active in the furthering of his/her own culinary development
Extremely creative with strong service skills and demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals
Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking,
Job description
Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.
Job Summary
Direct and supervise the efficient operation of food production areas. In conjunction with Executive Chef is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items, based on standardized recipes while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. Also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen, work and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.
Essential Job Functions
This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.
• Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and have FUN in a team environment.
• Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a "hands on" approach.
• Monitors food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Assures timely set up, schedules well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform.
• Assists the Outlet-Restaurant Manager and the Banquet Manager in their daily and weekly duties as needed.
• Assists the food and beverage services for conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Works frequently with subordinates in the Food and Beverage Department to ensure all aspects of business are running smoothly and on schedules to improve existing practices and services both in the front of the house and the back of the house.
• Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives and goals.
• Works within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls waste.
• Oversee the menu creation of our staff restaurant to ensure the highest quality of product for our internal customers.
• Promote teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintain strong working relationships with all supporting departments.
• Participate in media and community opportunities to showcase food and beverage products and promote the hotel.
• Ensure all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and security are respected, as well as ensuring that colleagues adhere to all health and safety requirements.
• Personally respond to food-related feedback and ensure proper processes and reports are produced
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and is properly maintained.
• Actively participates in the hotel's Department Head and Food & Beverage meetings, holds regular departmental communication meetings, and supports participation of colleagues in the various hotel committees
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Have three or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry; or a Culinary Degree with 2 or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry. Creates and plans all meals and menus for the restaurant/s, outlet/s, and catered events.
• Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining
• Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork, and exceptional customer service.
• Current on all culinary trends and active in the furthering of his/her own culinary development
• Extremely creative with strong service skills and demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals.
• Computer literate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking,
• Frequent talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.
Benefits
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts
EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Apply Now
Have three or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry; or a Culinary Degree with 2 or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry
Computer literate
Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift
Frequent talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Room Discounts
Employee Food and Beverage Discounts
Responsibilities
Direct and supervise the efficient operation of food production areas
In conjunction with Executive Chef is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items, based on standardized recipes while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product
Also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen, work and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio
The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week
Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and have FUN in a team environment
Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a "hands on" approach
Monitors food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness, and food safety
Assures timely set up, schedules well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform
Assists the Outlet-Restaurant Manager and the Banquet Manager in their daily and weekly duties as needed
Assists the food and beverage services for conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients
Works frequently with subordinates in the Food and Beverage Department to ensure all aspects of business are running smoothly and on schedules to improve existing practices and services both in the front of the house and the back of the house
Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives and goals
Works within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls waste
Oversee the menu creation of our staff restaurant to ensure the highest quality of product for our internal customers
Promote teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintain strong working relationships with all supporting departments
Participate in media and community opportunities to showcase food and beverage products and promote the hotel
Ensure all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and security are respected, as well as ensuring that colleagues adhere to all health and safety requirements
Personally respond to food-related feedback and ensure proper processes and reports are produced
Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and is properly maintained
Actively participates in the hotel's Department Head and Food & Beverage meetings, holds regular departmental communication meetings, and supports participation of colleagues in the various hotel committees
Creates and plans all meals and menus for the restaurant/s, outlet/s, and catered events
Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining
Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork, and exceptional customer service
Current on all culinary trends and active in the furthering of his/her own culinary development
Extremely creative with strong service skills and demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals
Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking,
Job description
Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.
Job Summary
Direct and supervise the efficient operation of food production areas. In conjunction with Executive Chef is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items, based on standardized recipes while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. Also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen, work and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.
Essential Job Functions
This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.
• Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and have FUN in a team environment.
• Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a "hands on" approach.
• Monitors food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Assures timely set up, schedules well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform.
• Assists the Outlet-Restaurant Manager and the Banquet Manager in their daily and weekly duties as needed.
• Assists the food and beverage services for conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Works frequently with subordinates in the Food and Beverage Department to ensure all aspects of business are running smoothly and on schedules to improve existing practices and services both in the front of the house and the back of the house.
• Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives and goals.
• Works within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls waste.
• Oversee the menu creation of our staff restaurant to ensure the highest quality of product for our internal customers.
• Promote teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintain strong working relationships with all supporting departments.
• Participate in media and community opportunities to showcase food and beverage products and promote the hotel.
• Ensure all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and security are respected, as well as ensuring that colleagues adhere to all health and safety requirements.
• Personally respond to food-related feedback and ensure proper processes and reports are produced
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and is properly maintained.
• Actively participates in the hotel's Department Head and Food & Beverage meetings, holds regular departmental communication meetings, and supports participation of colleagues in the various hotel committees
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Have three or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry; or a Culinary Degree with 2 or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry. Creates and plans all meals and menus for the restaurant/s, outlet/s, and catered events.
• Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining
• Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork, and exceptional customer service.
• Current on all culinary trends and active in the furthering of his/her own culinary development
• Extremely creative with strong service skills and demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals.
• Computer literate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking,
• Frequent talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.
Benefits
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts
EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Apply Now
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Banquet Sous Chef position is now open for candidates interested in the Hotel Jobs sector. This role in Pittsburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Hotel Jobs is a plus.
