Chef de Partie - Georgian Rooms (Full-Time)

Basic Job Function

Aid in coordinating all food operations. Assist in purchasing, receiving, storage, issuance, preparation, and presentation of food items. Lead the kitchen team in the absence of the sous chef or chef de cuisine.

Minimum Requirements

• Culinary leadership experience in a high-end hotel, resort, or quality restaurant
• Ability to follow standardized recipes
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Able to learn relevant software programs such as ADACO and Watson
• Consistently aspires to fulfill our core Company values (Respect, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Caring, Loyalty & Trust)
• Able to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with coworkers efficiently and effectively
• Able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to adapt to organizational and environmental changes
• Positive attitude and ability to work days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Report to work at scheduled times, neat, groomed, and in clean uniform following company Dress Code Policy

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Accountable for guest satisfaction by ensuring Sea Island's food standards are met
• Address guest concerns in a timely and efficient manner and implement
• Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing
• Properly manage line staff by working alongside constantly to assure timeliness, efficiency, and product quality
• Demonstrate leadership by example, and motivate others when necessary
• Assist Sous Chef in managing kitchen expenses to maximize profitability of culinary operations while delivering the highest quality product to guests, achieving financial goals within budget guidelines
• Assist in evaluating performance, setting goals, building team morale, motivating, and taking corrective actions when necessary to hold employees accountable
• Communicate and enforce company policies, rules and regulations, provide guidance and direction for staff which supports Sea Island procedures and consistent with federal and state law
• Support Human Resources training efforts to drive individual and collective staff development
• To guide, coach, counsel, develop, train and inspire direct reports in a leadership role which promotes teamwork and enhances the overall service experience and maximum productivity
• Diagnose service quality issues and report to leaders to ensure the necessary steps to improvement are taken
• Maintain knowledge of our internal purchasing system
• Participate in menu development, documentation, and implementation using knowledge of classical, regional, and seasonal cuisine and ingredients, food costing, and training
• Willing to assist in other departments when necessary or dictated by business levels, attend meetings as required and adhere to Sea Island Standard Operating Procedures
• Provide feedback to leaders based on sales and guest preferences
• Conduct routine safety/sanitation inspections of the operation to maintain Sea Island’s F&B standards while meeting or exceeding local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
• Ensure proper holding and rotating techniques for storage
• Learn the names and personally recognize our regular Guests and Members
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current guest services, activities, dining options, shops, local attractions, and historical information regarding Sea Island and the surrounding area to answer any questions guests may have to the best of one’s ability
• If applicable, complete a Guest Problem Resolution (GPR) form on any issues (solved or unsolved issues) and follow-up on issues as needed (if computer access is not available give information to admin support)
• Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing
• Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
• Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadership

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to work for extended time periods in an environment with extreme heat and/or cold
• If applicable, ability to work for extended time periods in an outdoor environment, including sun, heat, cold, wind, rain, and higher than normal noise levels
• Ability to use sharp knives safely and proficiently
• Ability to operate gas fired and electric ranges and ovens, steam kettles, broilers, tilting pan, deep fryer, slow roaster, grill, grinder and chopper, slicer, scales, mixers and potato peeler safely and proficiently
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy
• Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 50 lbs intermittently throughout a shift
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and fume hazards
• Ability to maintain compliance with Company Resort Professional Image Policy