Executive Chef

Compensation Type

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.

Location

Overview

WHY YOU’RE HERE

Why do you do what you do? Passion. Pride. Life. You are passionate about making that difference. Making the difference for every associate that walks through the doors of the hotel and doing everything you can to ensure each of our associates has an exceptional experience. You are here because the life you want is about providing exceptional service, and that is exactly what we do.

Availability Requirements

Full-time

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Free Meals during work 
• Discounted room benefits
• Free Parking

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU DO

By creating a culture to serve and execute without boundaries, you attract, hire and retain the best possible talent . You understand that Food & Beverage needs can change at any moment, and you adapt with ease. You oversee and manage all departmental expenses, including labor, to insure a return on investment for our owners. Being hands-on and training your team is one of the most important pieces of your day-to-day. Assist in the direction to operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods. Delegate and assist with the duties to prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Give direction for the set-up and break down workstation. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. 

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE

You are decisive, inspiring, and a natural leader. The people you work with would describe you as diplomatic, a real problem solver, and someone who works well under pressure. You have passion for both food and beverage and are the one encouraging your friends to head out and try new restaurants and bars on your days off. Being “in the thick of it” is what you want, and people aren’t going to find you in an office behind a desk. You want to be out with your people, supporting them, and sharing in the business and success with your team.