Banquet Chef

Description

AT INDIGO ROAD...

Our goal is to be the best job you'll ever have in the hospitality industry. No joke, it’s what we truly aim for. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart. Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO YOU...

A successful Banquet Chef will have 3+ years experience managing multi-unit restaurants & banquets in an upscale food focused environment. Be passionate about food and engaging the local community. Procure the highest quality product to create unforgettable dishes while overseeing service and food quality on the line. You will work under the Executive Chef to ensure a positive and collaborative environment. As an ambassador for Indigo Road you’ll authentically embrace Internal Hospitality and strive to create memorable experiences for people through food.

MAIN DUTIES

• Help set the tone for guest experience by influencing and leading a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness
• Assist in overseeing, maintaining and managing food and service quality
• Assess, implement and manage service standards by ensuring consistency across operational procedures
• Achieve financial objectives by working with the Executive Chef preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions
• Create and carry out strategic business objectives that mitigate risk and maximize profit across; recruitment, finance, legal and restaurant operations (FOH/BOH)
• Forecast financial trends to control labor, food and beverage cost
• Lead by example and set the tone for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the property

Requirements

WHAT TO EXPECT. IN THE KITCHEN & DURING EVENTS …

Your schedule may vary (days, nights, weekends, holiday’s) based on seasonality, covers, and hours of operation but in general you can expect to work 55 to 60 hours a week - because we prioritize work/life balance.

• Work Collaboratively: to achieve a one-team one-dream mentality that promotes the hiring, and nurturing of the right people ready to serve our guests, achieve financial goals and create memorable experiences
• Practice Humility & Transparency: to support culture and an ethical environment where everyone feels safe, cared for and inspired
• Act With Integrity: be able and willing to perform all responsibilities of each position in the kitchen when needed. Lead by example and set the tone for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the property
• Enrich Your Community: engage local farms to source and procure fresh and quality product while also educating junior team members, advocating for their growth and development
• Show Compassion and Empathy: listen to your team, be understanding and always provide a humane approach when individually coaching with the intent to inspire everyone to do great things
• Leave a Lasting Impression: provide a sense of home through quality, consistency, and teamwork
• Embrace Positivity: create a welcoming and approachable environment that is solution driven, with a smile
• Have Fun at Work: set the tone by influencing and leading a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness

AS A VALUED MEMBER OF THE TEAM YOU CAN EXPECT…

• Competitive Pay + PTO: Competitive base + performance based bonus (paid out quarterly) + PTO after 90 days
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tele-med, Life, STD, LTD, LAP (Life Assistance Program)
• Retirement Planning: 401K (50% in match up to your first 6% investment), Roth, or both
• Home Loan Program: A zero-interest housing loan program to help you purchase a home.
• Working Advantage: Cost-free employee savings program for electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more!