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Ocean House Management
Chef de Partie

A Collection Unlike Any Other
The Ocean House Collections includes 3 luxury properties.
The Ocean House is a Forbes 5-Star property features 49 luxury guest rooms, 20 signature suites. The Cottage Collection includes 10 privately owned vacation homes. The Ocean & Harvest Spa is a 12,000 square foot Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star rated full-service health wellness spa. Over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. Up to 8 unique dining options during summer season including Coast, a Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star rated fine dining experience.

The Weekapaug Inn offers quintessentially New England accommodations that effortlessly combine casual comfort and luxurious furnishings. The Inn features 31 unique guest rooms and 4 two-bedroom signature suites. Farm-to-table dining utilizes the finest and freshest locally sourced ingredients, and inspired amenities and resort activities are designed to create extraordinary guest experiences.

The Watch Hill Inn established in 1845, Watch Hill Inn carries with it a unique history marked by fame, natural disasters and, among all, resilience. Chic, minimalist decor intertwines with cutting edge technology like complimentary Apple TV, Netflix and an in-room iPad program that allows guests to order food and services to their door with the touch of a button. The Inn features 21 suite style accommodations with unrestricted access to dining, amenities, and resort activities at both Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn.

Scope of Position
Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and kitchen staff, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinates the purchase of all food and develops menus for the responsible shift. Maintaining approved food costs and labor costs. Effectively interacting with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with an elevated level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail are equally important.

Hourly Staff Schedule Requirements
All employees are kindly asked to understand that the property operation is 24 hours a day 7 days a week, inclusive of all holidays. While the company will make every attempt to create a work and life balance, all hourly paid team members may be asked to work extended shifts and additional days based on business demands. The busiest of days during the season (Memorial Day through Columbus Day) are the weekend days from Friday through Sunday and on holiday weekends that are celebrated on Mondays, this can include Mondays. All seasonal staff must be aware and able to work all weekends; requesting time off for a holiday weekend may not and will likely not be granted. The more flexible you are the more you can learn, grow, earn.

Reporting Relationship
Internal: The Chef de Partie reports to the Chef De Cuisine.

Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Constantly and consistently exhibit Ocean House Culture and standards of behavior including adherence to the Forbes 5-Star standards.
Assist & supervise the culinary staff of their designated stations in the preparation and plating of dishes in Bistro.
Ensure that their station cooks are working at a pace and in a manner that maintains proper pace of service and executes to proper quality standards.
Ensure all dishes are prepared to portion, flavor and presentation standards established by the Chef de Cuisine.
Ensure all prep areas remain clean, organized and in a sanitary state in accordance with safe food handling practices and health code requirements.
Ensure proper par stock is maintained based on menus and forecasted business levels as determined by the Chef de Cuisine.
Communicate with other culinary staff to ensure a proper pace of service and quality of food is maintained.
Thorough knowledge of organizational and time management skills and the ability to begin teaching/overseeing at least one other individual on their designated station.
Provide coaching and direction to culinary staff for developmental purposes.
Responsible for practicing, managing, and promoting the Company's Statement of Purpose, Service Excellence Pillars, and Declarations so that it becomes an intricate part of the everyday operation.
Represent the Company with a positive attitude and professional presentation.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to the Company's sustainability programs.
Perform any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the role.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Education, and Qualifications

Experienced in managing a wide range of administrative and kitchen related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoying the administrative challenges of supporting a luxury food and beverage operation at a five-star level.
College degree or equivalent work experience required.
Fluency in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy under pressure of tense/confrontational situations.
Uphold the Company standards, policies, and procedures.
Prioritize and organize tasks and work area.
Ability to remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement as interpreted by the management.
Collaborate cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
Maintain confidentiality of guest/staff information and pertinent hotel data
1-year previous luxury hotel operations experience preferred.