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Loews Hotels, LLC.

Chef Garde Manger

Loews Hotels, LLC., Miami Beach, Florida, us, 33119

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A beloved hotel with an enviable oceanfront location is now even better, following a $50 million renovation. Our newly redesigned Loews Miami Beach Hotel includes all-new touchpoints throughout the property. Welcome to a South Beach Icon, Reimagined.

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

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards

Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food productions techniques

Thorough knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment use and operation

Ability to bend, stoop, stand, lift 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds

Outstanding management, organizational, communication and leadership skills

Ability to speak, read and write English

Five to seven years hands on experience with quality food production in high volume, upscale, hotel/free standing restaurant with banquet operation

Two plus years Supervisory experience in quality food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant

Have a ACF certification as "Garde Manger" or culinary degree from recognized Culinary Institute and equivalent work experience

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