Chophouse Chef

About the role

As a Chef for Geneva ChopHouse at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will oversee the daily operations of the ChopHouse kitchen. Responsibilities include managing all food preparation and execution, training and supervising staff, maintaining the Resort’s high standards of quality, and supervising culinary students and internship programs.

Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300-acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award-winning, all-seasons destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises daily line operation
• Prepares all food items for buffet, banquet, and restaurant use according to standard recipes
• Visually inspects appearance of all food for proper taste, color combination, and overall presentation to maintain appeal
• Schedules appropriate number of staff according to daily needs of banquet functions and weekly forecasts
• Supervises all staff including training, counseling, and discipline
• Ensures proper ordering, receiving, and storage of all food items in refrigerators, freezers, and dry food storage to maintain product freshness
• Properly rotates food products to keep spoilage and waste to a minimum
• Ensures that all equipment in work area is properly cleaned and sanitized
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• High School diploma preferred
• Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred
• 2-3 years of experience required in a lead cook position
• Experience with Steakhouse Cuisine
• Above average knowledge of accepted safety sanitation standards
• Extensive experience with slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Above average mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisitions amounts, and portion sizes
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with other associates

Benefits

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Discounted gym membership
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Free parking
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401k with employer match

About Us

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.