Culinary Kitchen Manager

  • Pyramid Crotonville Management LLC
  • Margaritaville Lake Resort, Montgomery, TX 77356
  • 6mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships.

Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.

Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.

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About our property:

Come be a part of something bigger!   Pyramid Global Hospitality is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home.  Here are just some of the great benefits we offer: • Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs • Pyramid Global Learning (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)  • 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future) • Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn’t love to get away) • Paid Time Off • Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you) • Employee family events (bring the kids!) • Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few • Many more, please inquire for more details   Join the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston and love where you work! It's the first Margaritaville in Texas and we welcome you to the one and only lake resort on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

Join our team at Margaritaville Resort Lake Conroe and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences while enjoying a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Be part of our commitment to making a difference in the lives of our associates, guests, and communities.

We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Kitchen Manager.  This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and preferably be a college graduate in the culinary arts.  This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen!  Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally. 

The Kitchen Manager will assist with planning and execution of the daily 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.

If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you!

Your Role:

  • You will attract, retain, and motivate the best culinary talent
  • You will act in the absence of the executive chef to complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for all outlets, employee cafeteria and banquets.
  • You may be required to perform any function within the culinary department (cook, steward etc)
  • You will conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed.
  • You will conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information
  • You will attend weekly F&B meetings, BEO meetings, leadership meetings, monthly safety meeting and represent the culinary team
  • You will be the example that the your culinary team follows
  • You will manage the finances of the department, analyze, and control costs and manage the budget to achieve a profitable operation
  • You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency
  • You will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily
  • You will guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with pm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following days service
  • You will assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of (seasonal) menus and special menus.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What are we looking for?

  • Considerable knowledge of mathematics (addition/subtraction/multiplication/division) to create and interpret reports, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Extensive knowledge of menu development, insight into marketing, cost and wage control.
  • Extensive knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.
  • Ability to analyze, forecast, and make judgments to ensure proper payroll and production control.
  • TABC and Food Handlers Certification REQUIRED.
  • Someone with an engaging and welcoming personality
  • Someone with knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits
  • Someone who can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Someone with a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests
  • Someone with excellent communication skills

ENVIRONMENT:  Inside outlets standing on hard floors. Work entails varying conditions of noise levels, temperature, and air humidity levels.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Constant standing and occasional walking, bending, and reaching.
  • Manual dexterity of hand and fine motor skills in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, etc.
  • Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push/pull goods up to 50 lbs or a maximum of 200 lbs on a hand cart/truck.
  • Ability to strictly follow all sanitation, safety and cleaning schedules practicing clean-as-you-go techniques.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Compensation:

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Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.