Job Description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Chef oversees daily kitchen preparation and food production, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and timely service. This role supports kitchen operations, maintains food safety standards, and helps deliver a high-quality dining experience aligned with the hotel’s luxury hospitality standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead daily food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure consistency and quality.
• Coordinate kitchen workflow and support the execution of daily menus and service.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, presentation, and freshness standards.
• Monitor inventory, track ingredient usage, and communicate replenishment needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Support and guide kitchen team members while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Maintain open communication with the Hotel Manager regarding issues, priorities, and opportunities for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous professional kitchen experience, preferably in a hotel, restaurant, or upscale dining environment.
• Prior experience leading or coordinating kitchen operations preferred.
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
• ·Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining attention to detail.
• Food handler certification as required by local regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Yes

REPORTS TO

This position is a direct report to the department supervisor or on-site Hotel Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a professional hotel kitchen, with exposure to heat, steam, noise, and fast-paced service periods. The role requires close collaboration with kitchen and hotel staff, including flexible scheduling for weekends and holidays as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, and the ability to lift and carry kitchen supplies and food items. The role may involve lifting moderately heavy items, working near hot equipment, and performing repetitive food preparation tasks.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

The hotel operates 24/7, so scheduling will be based on shifts to accommodate occupancy needs, which may vary by season.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.