Chef Garde Manger

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.

Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture.

Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?

• We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.

• We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.

• We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.

• We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.

• We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.

• We care for you, just as we care for others.

About Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Join the team at this Italian-inspired hotel that is a re-creation of the seaside village of Portofino, Italy. 

The Garde Manger chef will oversee all aspects of cold food preparation, according to approved standardized recipes. Plates food for service, according to established plating/presentation criteria. Ensures that all food served is of the highest quality and that it is ready to be served to the guest at the appropriate time.

Job Specific

• Oversees preparation and production of all cold food items, supervises Pantry/Prep personnel
• Supervises/set up and organization of work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
• Oversees/Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are used
• Supervises/preparation and storage of raw food products prior to final assembly of cold food items
• Ensures that all standardized recipes are followed in the preparation and assembly of cold menu items
• Assists Panty/Preparation personnel with completion of all duties as needed
• Monitors plating of cold foods to ensure adherence to established plating/presentation guidelines
• Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendations
• Notifies Supervisor of an equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately
• Returns utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
• Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all ingredients to proper storage at end of shift
• Ensures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shifts
• Other duties as assigned

General

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or areas of concern
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team members
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in an upscale, high-volume hotel with large (30,000+ sq. ft.) Banquet space preferred
• 2 plus years Supervisory experience in quantity food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant required
• Experience managing daily cold kitchen operations including, team member scheduling, prep, service, and production required
• Experience monitoring food quality, portion control, and presentation consistency required
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards, HACCP, and food safety guidelines required
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment use and operation required
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, lift 50+ pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds required
• Culinary degree or equivalent formal training preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and written with team members, leaders and guests required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required.