The Terrace Restaurant Chef

Job Overview

The Maybourne Beverly Hills Hotel invites you to explore opportunities to push your creativity and be outstanding in a career that will bring out your craft and passion. We look for people that will share our vision and help bring it to life. If this is something you want to be a part of, we look forward to receiving your application.

Summary of Position

The Restaurant Chef is responsible for managing the Culinary Team and all Culinary offerings in The Terrace Restaurant. Their main area of operation is The Terrace Kitchen. This is an essential role in the Culinary Leadership Team who reports to the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef. 

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Creating all food related menus for The Terrace
2. Writing the Terrace culinary team rosters 
3. Ordering food ingredients relating to The Terrace
4. Oversee all culinary operations in The Terrace 
5. Hosting culinary team pre-shift lineups 
6. Maintaining The Terrace food cost within budgeted parameters 
7. Create promotions to achieve revenue targets 
8. Update and maintain recipe files for all items made by the Terrace 
9. Check all items prepared by the Terrace team to ensure that quality, consistency, and accuracy standards are adhered to 
10. Manage and maintain preparation storage in all refrigerators according to hygiene and organizational standards 
11. Manage and maintain preparation storage in all freezers according to hygiene and organizational standards 
12. Manage the receiving and storage of all items for The Terrace
13. Monitor the quality of all incoming produce; for any items that fail to meet our standards inform chain of command and return items to supplier
14. Reporting to Culinary management prior to any overtime accrual of members of the Terrace culinary team  
15. Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner 
16. Strive to meet guests’ requests whenever possible 
17. Promote a positive image of the Culinary Team by displaying a pleasant and upbeat personality when interacting with colleagues both in Culinary and in other departments 
18. Performing additional duties as assigned that may be outside the normal scope of duties based on business needs.
19. Maintain effective communication within the department and ensure that the Culinary Leaders are kept well informed of any problems/queries that have arisen.
20. Report any problems/complaints to the Executive Sous Chef.
21. To attend any department training sessions and/or meetings required.
22. Do not speak about Guests, their rooms, or anything that is personal to any other colleagues at the hotel. Please maintain their privacy.
23. Generally being alert for opportunities to improve the cost efficiency of the department i.e through controlling wastage and being responsible for preserving all utilities and resources.
24. To be aware of and comply with safe working practices applicable to your place of work. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards at your workplace.
25. The wearing of appropriate protective clothing provided by or recommended by the Company will be obligatory. Wearing appropriate PPE, mask and gloves etc.
26. Maintain a clean and groomed appearance.
27. To report any defects in the building or equipment according to hotel procedure.
28. Responsibly maintain kitchens and equipment in good condition, reporting any maintenance issues.
29. Ensure that any accidents to staff, guests or visitors are reported immediately in accordance with correct procedures.
30. To be fully conversant with: OSHA REGULATIONS & MIPP TRAINING

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as at 5-Star hotel or restaurant.
• High School diploma or equivalent vocational training.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Food handling certified.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing guest service.
• Sanitation certified.
• Previous managerial experience

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time, twist at the neck and trunk, bend at the waist and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, reach overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Employees will use hands to handle objects and tools and operate service equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40-pound objects. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may use vision to monitor food quality and quantity and may also order supplies, etc. Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry heavy trays and equipment, as well as delicate china and barware. 
• Must be able to stand and exert well -paced mobility for up to 7 hours in length. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250lbs, occasionally. Must be able to bend stoop, squat and stretch to fulfil cleaning/ inspection tasks. Requires grasping, writing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communication with guests, supervisors and other employees. Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements throughout the work areas.
• Job requires indoor and outdoor service in fluctuating weather

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Maybourne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the HR department directly.

Vision

Leading the future of luxury lifestyle; curating distinctive and enriching experiences.

Purpose

Creating Stories of Distinction

The Maybourne Mindset

1. Put People at our heart
2. Stay two steps ahead
3. Make the magic happen

Who you would be working for

Maybourne Hotel Group owns and manages Claridge's, The Connaught, The Berkeley, The Maybourne Riviera, The Emory and The Maybourne Beverly Hills – six of the world's most renowned luxury hotels.

Our hotels have histories that stretch back over a century. And, while each one retains its timeless appeal and individual nature, we are committed to ensuring they are always in tune with the wants and wishes of today’s discerning guests.

A warm welcome and cool spirit define The Maybourne Beverly Hills, the newest member of our hotel family. Blending our signature service style with the energy of Beverly Hills, expect culinary creativity and contemporary comfort, all wrapped up in a landmark location. The Maybourne Beverly Hills is California, through and through.

Company Benefits

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