Culinary Director

About Us:
The Westin Westminster is a premier hospitality employer, strategically located near Denver and Boulder. Our hotel offers convenient access to the 16th Street Mall and Pearl Street Mall, as well as abundant outdoor recreation opportunities in the Rocky Mountains.

Our Vision: We strive to be the top employer in the hospitality sector between Denver and Boulder. Our recent achievement of the AAA 4 Diamond rating demonstrates our commitment to excellence. We offer a range of benefits, including free meals for our associates, monthly employee appreciation celebrations, incentives for excellent customer service, and discounted hotel stays.

Our Culture: We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Overview:

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing kitchen staff, procurement, production, and presentation of food in a safe and sanitary work environment. This role has a salary range of $100,000 - $105,000 per year.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Kitchen Operations: Direct the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing.
• Lead Human Resources: Manage Human Resources in the kitchen, including attracting, retaining, and motivating associates. This includes interviewing, hiring, training, developing, empowering, coaching, and counseling associates.
• Plan and Manage Food Production: Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner.
• Maintain a Safe Work Environment: Monitor and control the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy and safe work environment that meets or exceeds federal, state, corporate, and franchise standards and regulations.
• Manage Department Budget: Develop, implement, and manage the department's budget, analyzing, forecasting, monitoring, and controlling labor and food costs to meet or exceed management and budget objectives.
• Develop Menus: Develop and implement menus and back-up systems within corporate guidelines to improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Accident Prevention: Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
• Attendance and Availability: Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Other Duties: Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Two+ years of post-high school education, with culinary education being desirable.
• Experience: Five+ years of employment in a related position.
• Knowledge and Skills: Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession, including experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
• Leadership Skills: Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit program that provides choices for your physical, mental, and financial wellness. Our benefits include competitive Medical and Dental programs, Vision insurance, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday programs, pet insurance, and a 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds. We also offer discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Accommodation: We will consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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