Garde Manger Lead Cook

About Us

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection, synonymous with extraordinary service since 1892, invites you to join a new level of luxury Downtown Denver hotels. Home to a collection of 243 distinct guestrooms and suites, the hotel also boasts six unique restaurants and bars, a boutique spa and nearly 20,000 square feet of meeting space, making the Brown Palace as appropriate for an adventurous jetsetter as it is for a corporate-minded CEO. In addition to being a part of one of the most historic hotels in Denver, team members will enjoy many additional perks of working at the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. These perks include discounted RTD Eco Pass, free employee meals, discounts on services/F&B at the hotel and Friends and Family hotel room discounts. Come learn more about joining our team! 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

Supervises and coordinates activities of the garde manger department engaged in the preparation of appetizers, salads, tea sandwiches, meat, fruit, vegetable and cheese presentations, salad dressings, sauces.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with the Executive Chef / Sous chefs concerning special events and requirements.

• Plans production and maintains production records for garde manger department according to menu or special requirements.

• Develops and implements recipes and determines methods to garde manger workers.

• Plans or participates in planning menus and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers, taking into account the number of guests, popularity of various dishes, and Banquet menus.

• Estimates food consumptions accurately and requisitions food items and kitchen supplies.

• Help develop and implement recipes, pick up sheets and picture books with corresponding departmental menus.

• Observes methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner.

• Responsible for cold presentations on buffets with approval from chefs.

• Devises special dishes, develops recipes of special dishes.

• Observes and tests all foods by taste, smell and proper temperature

• Can multitask and work well with deadlines

• Can work well with coworkers with different skill sets

• Must be very organized and have kitchen organizational skills

• Able to sit in BEO meeting MWF every week. Be able to Read a Banquet Event Order

• Ability to execute proper knife skills and handling of required equipment.

• Responsible for following established health and safety standards.

• Trains and supervises employees in the performance of their duties an a daily basis. Supervises cooking and departmental staff to ensure that quality standards are met in a timely fashion

Trains and supervises employees in the performance of their duties an a daily basis. Supervises cooking and departmental staff to ensure that quality standards are met in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

• 2-3 years culinary experience in hotel, resort or cruise ship.

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 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.