Executive Banquet Chef

About Us: Rooted in the 1960s era of glamorous travel, Le Méridien remains a gathering place for people to savor the good life and delight in the discovery of destinations worldwide.
Le Méridien San Francisco, located in the Financial District, offers a truly unique experience in every one of its 360 stylish guest rooms and suites.
Our goal is to delight our guests with the element of discovery.
We are seeking associates who enjoy exceeding guest expectations and strive to deliver a playfully sophisticated level of service.
We offer competitive benefits for all associates including a comprehensive medical plan, free employee meal per shift, discounted public transportation, all associate outings, and more.
An opportunity to help rebrand and transition into Marriott’s Autograph Collection portfolio, a completely renovated and redesigned luxury destination, creating the newest jewel of San Francisco’s Embarcadero/Jackson Square/FiDi neighborhood.
Oh, and we have fun, work hard and laugh a lot.
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Overview: We have an opportunity for you to help us rebrand and transition into Marriott’s Autograph Collection portfolio, a completely renovated and redesigned luxury destination, creating the newest jewel of San Francisco’s Embarcadero/Jackson Square/FiDi neighborhood.
Oh, and we have fun, work hard, and laugh a lot.
This is an exciting time in the hotel’s history – you should be part of it! Plan and manage the banquet kitchen staff in the procurement and creativity, production, preparation and presentation of all banquets and in room dining food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.
Responsibilities: Direct the day to day operations of all areas of the banquet kitchen including banquets, in-room dining, employee cafeteria, stewarding, and purchasing.
Manage Human Resources in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe environment.
Interview, hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline and terminate as appropriate.
Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost effective manner.
Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
Develop, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.
Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc.
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Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Two+ years of post high school education, a formal culinary education is preferred.
Five+ years of employment in a related position.
Hotel Banquet experience strongly preferred Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
Benefits: HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.
Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.
HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.