Executive Chef

About Us

Join Our Vibrant Team at The Westin Cincinnati! Dive into a workplace that cherishes your contributions and fuels your growth! At The Westin Cincinnati, we're not just a team; we're a legacy. With each of our associates boasting an impressive tenure, we stand proud as a pinnacle of hospitality in the HEI Hotels & Resorts family. Our associates rave about us, and we're eager to show you why! Thrive in a work environment that rewards your dedication with top-tier compensation, enviable health and welfare benefits, and the work-life balance you've been searching for. Your well-being is our priority, and we make sure it's well taken care of with generous vacation and sick leave policies. Planning for the future? Our robust 401(k) plan comes with substantial company matching contributions, making your golden years shine brighter. And that's not all — as a respected member of the world's largest hotel company, you'll unlock exclusive access to our vast array of brands with an alluring hotel discount program. At Westin, you're not just choosing a job; you're stepping into a world of opportunities. Ready to rise? We can't wait to welcome you! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. 

Responsibilities

• Direct the day to day operations of all areas of the kitchen including outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing. 
• Manage Human Resources in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe environment. Interview, hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline and terminate as appropriate. 
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost effective manner. 
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations. 
• Develop, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives. 
• Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc...) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality. 
• Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. 
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post high school education, culinary education is desirable.
• Five+ years of employment in a related position. 
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management. 
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. 
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through A