Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Executive Chef
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, White Lake, New York, United States, 12786
Summary
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The Chatwal Lodge is seeking an Executive Chef to join the team at The Chatwal Lodge located in Sullivan County, in the Lower Hudson Valley region of the Catskills Mountains. This exciting leadership position is a highly visible role and reports to the hotel General Manager.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for kitchen operations including menu planning, provisioning, food preparation, and sanitation. This position directs the training of culinary staff and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. The position demands creativity on a daily basis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards. The Executive Chef works well under pressure, is organized, flexible, self‑motivated and is willing to work long hours.
Duties
Experience training food prep employees
Ability to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.
Teach employees the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation
Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques
Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
This position is full‑time and located on property at The Chatwal Lodge located in White Lake, NY. The salary range for this position is $95,000–$125,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.
Location
Orange County, NY is located 40 minutes away.
Pike County, PA is located 40 minutes away.
Wayne, PA is located 40 minutes away.
Beach Lake, PA is located 25 minutes away.
Monticello, NY 15–20 minutes away.
Benefits As a full‑time colleague, Hyatt offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) and life insurance. As a Hyatt colleague you will enjoy travel perks with our organization such as discounted employee rooms and comp nights at participating hotels.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
6 years or more of progressive hotel culinary experience (typically with Hyatt)
With opening hotels, previous hotel pre‑opening experience preferred
Service oriented style with professional presentation skills
At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment
Proven leadership skills
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume property, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and associate relations, and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures
Must have valid NYS Driver's License
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The Chatwal Lodge is seeking an Executive Chef to join the team at The Chatwal Lodge located in Sullivan County, in the Lower Hudson Valley region of the Catskills Mountains. This exciting leadership position is a highly visible role and reports to the hotel General Manager.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for kitchen operations including menu planning, provisioning, food preparation, and sanitation. This position directs the training of culinary staff and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. The position demands creativity on a daily basis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards. The Executive Chef works well under pressure, is organized, flexible, self‑motivated and is willing to work long hours.
Duties
Experience training food prep employees
Ability to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.
Teach employees the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation
Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques
Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
This position is full‑time and located on property at The Chatwal Lodge located in White Lake, NY. The salary range for this position is $95,000–$125,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.
Location
Orange County, NY is located 40 minutes away.
Pike County, PA is located 40 minutes away.
Wayne, PA is located 40 minutes away.
Beach Lake, PA is located 25 minutes away.
Monticello, NY 15–20 minutes away.
Benefits As a full‑time colleague, Hyatt offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) and life insurance. As a Hyatt colleague you will enjoy travel perks with our organization such as discounted employee rooms and comp nights at participating hotels.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
6 years or more of progressive hotel culinary experience (typically with Hyatt)
With opening hotels, previous hotel pre‑opening experience preferred
Service oriented style with professional presentation skills
At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment
Proven leadership skills
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume property, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and associate relations, and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures
Must have valid NYS Driver's License
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