Chef de Cuisine

Restaurant Chef

The position of Restaurant Chef will be responsible of all activities related to the Kitchen which includes: menu creation, management of kitchen staff, ordering and purchasing of inventory, and plating design and quality control. In addition, the Restaurant Chef will also be responsible for managing labor and cost control in regards to budget and forecast. Hire, train, supervise and actively participate in all the food production areas of the kitchen, but with particular emphasis on the management of restaurant kitchen, in order to maintain Trump National Doral's high standards of quality. This position will oversee the restaurants.

Essential Functions:

• Visually inspects, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Reads and employs math skills for recipes. Approves requisitions for supplies and food items for production on work station.
• Participates in production of all food items necessary for operation
• Hires, trains and supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment and safety measures. Evaluate performance, give guidance and discipline as necessary to produce quality products.
• Monitors to ensure proper receiving, storage, and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper containers to ensure products freshness.
• Assigns in detail, specific duties to all associates under supervision of Executive Chef for efficient operation of kitchen and service.
• Writes, maintains and updates all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensures same are being followed.

Supportive Functions:

• Performs other duties as required, ie. Special orders, buffet presentation, VIP parties, writing specialty menus for promotions, etc.
• Supervises daily cleaning, inventorying of walk-in and reach-in boxes.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Activity Frequency

Sitting Rare

Walking Frequent

Climbing stairs Occasional

Crouching/Bending/Stooping Frequent

Reaching Constant

Grasping Constant

Pushing/Pulling Occasional

Near Vision Constant

Far Vision Constant

Hearing Constant

Talking Constant

Smell Constant

Lifting/Carrying(# lbs) Rare, up to 50+ lbs

Travel Rare

Other Duties:

Assimilate into Trump National Doral - Miami Cultural Foundation through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of the Trump Cornerstones. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Trump National Doral - Miami from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Safety Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE. Associates will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Leader.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Thorough knowledge of hot and cold food preparation
• Extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions read recipes and communicate with other associates and leaders.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges

Qualification Standards:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent required. Some formal technical training relative to this position is required.

Experience: At least 5 years experience in related field required. At least 5 years of experience in hospitality field preferred. At least two years in direct supervision.

Licenses or Certificates: Health Department Food Supervisor certificate.

Grooming/Uniforms: All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.