Restaurant Chef

Come be a part of something bigger! Benchmark | Pyramid 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 Benchmark University (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 Immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty of picturesque Central Oregon at Riverhouse on the Deschutes. Our re-imagined hotel in Bend, Oregon has been completely redesigned to provide guests with modern sophistication and world-class amenities. A relaxing location on the banks of the Deschutes River is just a preview of the natural beauty and untamed wilderness that surrounds us, beckoning for outdoor pursuits. Salary $60,000-$63,000/annually What you will have an opportunity to do: We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as the Currents Restaurant Chef. This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and ideally be a college graduate in the culinary arts or at least 8 years in the culinary field with 3 years of culinary management. 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. If you are an experienced Chef, if you enjoy putting your creativity to work, and you enjoy the culinary impact you make on guests from all over the world, then we want you! Your Role: You will work closely with the Executive Chef on create menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, as well as a food & beverage merchandising programs for grab & go or any other food retail element in the hotel. You will analyze menus and procedures to improve profit and quality You will have your fingers on the pulse of trends, making changes based on guest needs, the hotel’s guest mix, and industry trends. You will be creative in developing daily, seasonal, and special event menus to enhance the guest experience. You will forecast purchases and maintain food cost to align with budget. You will be the leader in safety, efficiency, and sanitary production. You will develop purchase specifications for all food products and related items, ensuring order guides are set up accordingly, and food inspection and receiving standards are met You will monitor all activities of Stewarding department and personnel. You will enhance the skills of your team by designing training and development plans You will work closely with the culinary team to provide demonstrations/examples of quality food and recipe standards. You are the leader of culture, “One Team” all employees feel empowered to assist any guests of the Hotel. You will maintain clear communication with the Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, Sous Chefs, Restaurant General Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager and Human resources department. 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, leadership meetings, monthly safety meeting and represent the culinary team You will be the example that the culinary team follows both in values and culture 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 What are we looking for? · Extensive menu development and menu costing experience · Outstanding communication skills, delegation, and abilities to have a vison for the culinary team. · A hands-on working position with in-depth knowledge and skill in all aspects of food production to ensure proper training. · Be a mentor and a coach to maintain employee retention. · Be familiar with basic and advance cooking method. · Must be able to work long hours including weekends and holidays. · Must have full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report · Active Food handler’s certification · Requires strong organizational skills · Must be able to work independently · Able to be on your feet for long periods of time · Able to lift at least 50 pounds · At least 21 years of age · Have a desire to exceed expectations · An energetic personality Benchmark 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. BENCHMARK® is a trailblazer in the development, management, marketing and owner‐advisory services of resorts, hotels, conference centers and exclusive private clubs. BENCHMARK’S distinguished and proven reputation is deeply‐rooted in core values that are focused and aligned with exceeding ownership and stakeholder performance expectations. The company leadership and valued employees are passionately committed to delivering the industry’ most authentic, enchanted, soulful, vibrant, unrivaled and memory‐making experience. BENCHMARK’S progressive “Be The Difference” culture and values are a cornerstone to the company’s nearly 40 years of extraordinary achievement and prosperity. Many properties have been recognized with the Benchmark Conference Centers® mark of meeting excellence.

Salary : $60,000 - $63,000