Loews Hotels Atlanta , GA 30301
Posted 3 weeks ago
Situated in the epicenter of Midtown, Loews Atlanta Hotel is walking distance to some of the best attractions in the city. Welcome to Atlanta's Most Vibrant Neighborhood. With spectacular views, beautiful rooms and an ideal location - this property is a modern-age Southern charmer.
Oversees all aspects of Banquet 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.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
10% Oversees preparation and production of all hot food items
10 % Supervises Banquet/Cafeteria personnel and Saucier
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 hot food items
Ensures that all standardized recipes are followed in the preparation and assembly of cold menu items
Assists Banquet/Cafeteria personnel with completion of all duties as needed
Monitors plating of hot foods to ensure adherence to established plating/presentation guidelines
Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste
Monitors finished product waiting for server pick up to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service
Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
Ensures that all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards are followed at all times
Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequently
Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendations
Notifies Engineering of any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
Ensures return of soiled pots, pans and cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
Reviews daily payroll report, controls daily labor costs by reducing staff as business activity diminishes
Attends BEO meetings
Attends required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities, special promotions and upcoming events, maintain communications with other departments within the hotel
Communicates daily with department employees to obtain/provide current information regarding daily activities/functions and upcoming events
Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
Conducts meeting with department employees as required, to communicate effectively with all beverage department personnel to ensure that they are kept current on pertinent hotel information and activities
Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines departmental employees according to Loews Hotels standards
Other duties as assigned
Supportive Functions and Responsibilities
Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Follows New Hire Training and ongoing Star Service Competency program in accordance with hotel policy
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees
Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
Decisiveness
Agility in multitasking
Ability to make decisions on imperfect information
Qualifications
Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food productions techniques
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
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
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
Education:
Experience:
Licenses or Certificates:
Loews Hotels