Job Description
Job Description
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
Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.