DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　FINANCIAL RETURNS

　　• Supervise the preparation and presentation of all menu items in accordance with established recipes and standards. Assist in the planning of all meals and menus for the restaurant and catered events within brand or local menu guidelines.

　　• Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation: control food usage to minimize waste.

　　• Establish procedures and timeframes for conducting inventory. Determine minimum and maximum stocks for all food, material, and kitchen equipment.

　　• Develop new menus and concepts to keep up with business and industry trends. Create and test new recipes and maintain updated and accurate documentation and costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the food and beverage facilities.

　　PEOPLE

　　• Supervise of day-to-day operations and assignments of the culinary staff, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work. Assist with the communication and enforcement of formal policies and procedures.

　　• Recommend salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resource-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.

　　• Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions. Break staff and cover shifts as needed.

　　• Engage and inspire the team to deliver a unique experience to the guests through food presentation and excellent service. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.

　　• Interact with outside contacts:

　　o Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction

　　o Vendors – to order supplies and equipment

　　o Health Department and other regulatory agencies – regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections

　　GUEST EXPERIENCE

　　• May prepare meals and/or set up and replenish banquets/buffets to ensure the smooth operation of the hotel’s food and beverage facilities. Ensure quality control banquets/catering food and that they are delivered on time as per IHG standards/client request.

　　RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

　　• Manage the day-to-day operations and assignments of the kitchen staff, communicate goals, and assign/prioritize work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures with all staff.

　　• Maintain procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and pilferage.

　　• Maintain regular inventory of food and kitchen supplies; order items as necessary to maintain adequate inventory levels

　　• Ensure that all kitchen equipment, including but not limited to sinks, hoods, coolers, freezers, dishes, flatware, pots and pans, etc., are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis. Ensure that all kitchen areas and related storerooms are cleaned, vacuumed, and properly stocked according to anticipated business volume and in accordance with sanitation and health department requirements. Notify Engineering immediately of any maintenance and repair needs.

　　• Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events.

　　• May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned.

　　CA PAY TRANSPARENCY:

　　The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000. This is only applicable for jobs to be performed in San Diego, CA. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

　　We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and any other benefits to eligible employees.

　　You can apply for this role through the link below (or through internal career site if you are a current employee).

　　Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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　　Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale boutique brand that captures the true spirit of the neighborhoods our hotels belong to. With over 125 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries. Opening the door to meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

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