Kitchen Supervisor/Lead Cook: Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville, FL

 Efficiently supervise, guide and train kitchen associates to provide quality food production for both restaurants and banquets, focusing especially on timing, portions, food quality and sanitation/cleanliness.
 Ensure the standards pertaining to storage, rotation, production, portions, quality and appearance are followed at all times. Follow food handling guidelines.
 Ensure the opening and closing procedures for the kitchen and restaurant are completed.
 Efficiently expedite and cook food during meal periods.
 Ensure appropriate inventory of supplies and materials needed for associates to perform their jobs.
 Participate in monthly food and beverage inventory.
 Follow procedure on portion control – check all food for right price, code amounts, servers’ name, food cost control and that the check was rung up properly.
 Assist in menu creation, in cooperation with the Corporate F&B Team as needed.
 Other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the overall hotel.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
 Prior experience in kitchen leadership role
 Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
 High work ethic and self-initiative
 Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
 Regular attendance according to established guidelines
 May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
 Must possess basic computational ability
 Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions
 Ability to work in high pressure, sometimes stressful situations.
 Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times

 

Physical Requirements:
 Stand and walk for varying lengths of time, often for extended periods of time

 Work takes place in an environment that can be very hot and very cold throughout the shift.
 Lift and carry heavy objects weighing approximately thirty (30) to forty (40) pounds
 Good communication skills, both written and verbal
 Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability
 Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed