Job Description

Date Posted:
10/8/2024
Location:
EWH/Corporate/Utah/General and Administrative
City:
Park City
State:
UT
Country:
United States of America
Category:
East West Hospitality
Description

Are you a seasoned leader in the food and beverage industry with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences? Join our outstanding team at Founders Place, where you'll manage daily operations at our on-site café, The Polly, and oversee other food and beverage services across the property. Your focus will be on providing top-tier dining experiences, driven by owner feedback, resident satisfaction, and long-term success. Building strong relationships with owners and guests is key to ensuring their needs are met while fostering sustainable growth. You’ll be responsible for upholding high service standards and ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations in a luxury, community-centered environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Staff Hiring & Training: Interviews, hires, and oversees the training of kitchen staff, fostering a highly professional and skilled culinary team.
  • Skill Development: Regularly trains and develops both supervisory and kitchen staff to consistently meet and exceed food preparation standards.
  • Culinary Education: Teaches preparation techniques according to established recipes, continually working with the kitchen staff to enhance their culinary skills and knowledge.
  • Menu Innovation: Develops creative menus and continuously introduces new recipes and dishes to elevate the overall dining experience.
  • Food Safety Compliance: Adheres to and enforces food safety regulations in line with Colorado Health Department standards, ensuring proper grooming and hygiene for all kitchen staff.
  • Inventory & Supply Management: Monitors daily food supplies and inventory, ensuring all ingredients are available to meet recipe and service needs.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Ensures kitchen equipment operates at peak efficiency, submitting reports for repairs or replacements as needed.
  • Staff Scheduling: Writes and manages weekly staff schedules, making adjustments for business demands and regularly reviewing to meet financial and operational goals.
  • Quality Control: Regularly reviews finished food products to maintain high culinary standards and ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Trend Adaptation: Stays updated on current food trends, adjusting menus to reflect popular demand in the culinary world.
  • Delegation & Accountability: Delegates tasks to staff, promoting accountability and ensuring all duties align with clear objectives.
  • Leadership: Fosters a positive work environment, providing guidance and setting performance standards for kitchen staff.

Location: Founders Place, City Park, UT

Employment Type: Full Time, Year Round

Start Date: 12/01/2024

Pay Range: $65,000 - $70 000 / year

Core Working Hours & Flexibility:

  • Present during key service times (morning/evening shifts).
  • Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and special events.
  • Adjust hours based on occupancy, peak seasons, and operational needs.
  • On-call availability for emergencies and decision-making.
  • Seasonal flexibility: longer hours in winter, reduced hours in summer.
Minimum Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in a fine-dining or commercial kitchen, with at least 3 years in a management position.
  • ServSafe certification required.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, required.
  • Culinary degree (2 or 4-year program) preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and Toast POS required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Marriott Hotel Discounts Worldwide
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Health Insurance - Choose from three plans!
  • Dental, Vision, & Accident Insurance
  • Life & Pet Insurance
  • 401(K) Plan with Employer Match
  • Career Development Trainings
  • Corporate Discounts with Perk Spot
  • Sabbatical Program
  • $500 Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program

Why East West Hospitality:

At East West Hospitality our Vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve. We strive to cultivate and sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment in which everyone thrives and feels like they belong. 

We are: Entrepreneurial, Local, Transparent, Supportive, Personal, and Collaborative.

Based in Colorado, East West Hospitality has more than 35 years of success managing some of the world’s favorite resort communities and urban centers. We specialize in association, rental and property management, hotels, spas, fitness, restaurants, and retail operations with locations in Colorado, South Carolina, California, and Hawaii. We have over 1,500 employees who are sharing their passion for hospitality in the places where they live, work, and thrive.

We hope you’ll consider joining us! Visit our website to learn more about East West at jobs.eastwest.com/culture.

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