Opportunity: Executive Chef
The St. Gregory Hotel’s stunning and sophisticated Ellington Park Bistro is currently seeking an Executive Chef to elevate and execute the kitchen operations in accordance with established guest service, food quality and sustainability standards.
The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for training, mentoring and developing talent all while delivering an exceptional guest experience.
Your Growth Path
Director of Food & Beverage – Regional Director of Food & Beverage
Your Focus
Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute.Review daily menu specials, banquet event orders and inventory food items for daily use.Requisition day’s supplies and ensure they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with purchasing and storeroom personnel.Ensure quality of products received.Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, and health/safety and sanitation follow-up.Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies,equipment and that recipe cards, production schedules, platingguides and photography are posted and current.Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards.Develop new menu items,test and write recipes.Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction.Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.Assist catering department with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested.Review sales and food cost daily and ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently.Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs.Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.Perform other duties as requested by management.Your Background and Skills
Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts and/or one to two years’ experience as an Executive Chef.Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design.Work Environment and Context
Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.What We Believe
People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It
The compensation range for this role is $100,000.00-$110,000.00 and the determined salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience within the hospitality industry. HHM Hotels offers a competitive salary package that aligns with market standards, with the highest potential earnings observed for candidates with 2 years of relevant experience.
About UsAn ideal hotel in the coveted Dupont Circle neighborhood, The St. Gregory Hotel sits within walking distance of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods including boutique-filled Georgetown and the restaurant filled Foggy Bottom. Guests can easily stroll along the Potomac River and explore the monuments and memorials of the National Mall, or wander Georgetown’s charming cobblestone streets. Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, The St. Gregory Hotel is the ideal place to stay and relax in the heart of Washington’s most sought-after neighborhood.
This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels.
HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.
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