Banquet Kitchen Chef

The Garden City Hotel features timeless elegance with modern-day comforts. The property showcases renovated guest rooms along with luxurious suites, first-class culinary backed by Celebrity Chef David Burke, and an array of banquet halls.

Our property also boasts Red Salt Room, King Bar, The Rose Room Underground Lounge and The Patio Bar, all inspired by Chef David Burke. Located in the heart of Garden City, the Hotel is a stone’s throw away from Manhattan, only 15 miles by car or 45 minutes by Long Island Railroad.

The Garden City Hotel enjoys a longstanding tradition of hosting many of Long Island’s most magnificent weddings and celebrations. From festive engagement parties to gala wedding receptions (and every celebration in between), we deliver flawless service with attention to detail and exceptional dining for a magical day. As the recipient of some of the industry’s most coveted bridal awards, we know what it takes to create an event that our guests’ treasure.

We are looking for a self-motivated and experienced Banquet Chef who will assist us in continuing to provide the excellent level of service for which The Garden City Hotel is known.

We seek exemplary culinary professionals who strive for excellence in all areas of food and beverage service.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Fully understand kitchen work flow and current system for both BOH (back of house) and FOH (front of house).
• Organizes, initiates and follows through on the preparation of catered events following all recipes to ensure the highest quality, consistency and flavor, making adjustments as needed.
• Performs, directs, coordinates and provides general oversight to other staff in all stages of food preparation working to build and maintain a healthy and productive kitchen crew.
• Ensures all ingredients are handled, served, and stored according to established sanitation guidelines and appropriate temperatures.
• Responsible for the aesthetic appearance and presentation of final product and culinary displays.
• Maintains consistent quality through control of standard cooking procedures.
• Ensures proper labeling, storage, rotation, and organization of products and ingredients.
• Monitors storage areas to ensure proper temperature and humidity levels.
• Sanitizes all kitchen equipment and work areas, including storerooms and coolers.
• Implement current Industry Safety and Sanitation Standards Policy.
• Successfully complete and maintain ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Examination.
• Participates in menu writing and researches new recipes as assigned.
• Participates in food ordering and inventory control.
• Other related kitchen duties as assigned.
• Maintain and manage profitable food and labor costs (benchmark to be determined and shown).

Physical Demands: Frequently lift and carry up to 60 pounds of supplies, equipment, and materials. Manual dexterity and physical strength sufficient to operate and use standard culinary machinery and utensils. Extended periods of standing and walking, occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.

Qualifications:

• Culinary Arts degree or certificate in Culinary Arts preferred with 3-4 years experience in meal preparation and planning.
• Working knowledge of standard culinary procedures; strong organizational skills and general cooking skills; and the ability to prioritize evolving problems and tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff to provide excellent customer service, and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Must be able to lead and work independently with minimum supervision, sometimes under pressure with tight deadlines and high volume production.

Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance, Voluntary and Company Paid
• Aflac Supplemental Short Term Disability, Accident Advantage and Cancer Care Plans
• Long Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid PTO Days

EOE/M/F/D/V

See what our employees have to say about being a part of the prestigious Garden City Hotel team. Click here for a brief introduction into some of our many success stories! https://www.gardencityhotel.com/success-stories

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year