Demi Chef de Partie - Hay's Place (Full Time)

Description

The Demi Chef de Partie will ensure the highest quality preparation and presentation of all Lodge outlets, banquets, special parties and events.


Company Background:

Pebble Beach Company, ("PBC" or "The Company") headquartered in Pebble Beach, California, owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay, and Casa Palmero. The Company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, home of the 2027 U.S. Open, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course, and the Tiger Woods designed short course, The Hay.


Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Forbes Five-Star certified since 2014, Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility, and a diverse offering of culinary and retail experiences. PBC annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assign tasks to employees, with the approval of the team leaders.
• Prepare cold food sandwiches, salads, and dressings.
• Basic vegetable prep; slicing; dicing and proper handling.
• Preparations and handling of meat, fish, vegetables, starches, etc.
• Basic hot food preparation.
• Frying, grilling, baking roasting and poaching techniques.
• Saucier, butter sauces and all other sauces.
• Prepare all necessary menu items, including soups and sauces, as directed by the team leaders.
• Employee Dining Room cooking; salad bar, set up, etc.
• Keep recipe cards exactly and assist in preparing new cards for specials or new menus.
• Assist in periodic menu reviews and revisions.
• Learn and work both sides of the Stillwater Grill, Tap Room and banquet stations.
• Set up the mise en place for the station.
• Set up buffet stations and perform carving, stir fry or other designated function at that station.
• Direct the preparation of food upholding the highest standards of culinary quality.
• Create high quality daily specials before service.
• Maintain schedules of soups and specials.
• Time the cooking of food to ensure that the entrees from each order are completed at the same time.
• Check the quality of food produced at the station, ensuring consistency of each mise en place.
• Arrange food on the plates, ensuring an attractive presentation.
• Assist with dish up for banquet functions.
• Add garnishes to complete plates of food.
• Help all other cooks and all other lines as needed, contributing to an environment of teamwork.
• Assist special events as needed.
• Be cost conscious at all times.
• Rotate food in coolers, dry storage and personal mise en place to ensure freshness and reduce waste and spoilage.

• Keep work areas & refrigerators clean and neat at all times.
• Clean, care for and store all equipment. Clean cooking surfaces.
• Report all faulty equipment or unsafe conditions to team leader.
• Help train new employees, Cook 4, Cook 3, Cook 2 and Cook 1 in their responsibilities, required knowledge, skills and organization of the kitchen.
• Work with butcher to ensure consistent product, portions, cuts, amounts and inventory pars.
• Contribute a list of needed items to the daily food order.
• Discuss daily events and production schedule with the team leaders.
• Make suggestions to improve the quality of food production and presentation.
• Communicate effectively with staff from both the front and back of house.
• Comply with all Pebble Beach Company safety, health and sanitation policies and procedures.

Absolutely Required Skills:

• Basic hot/cold food cooking knowledge, proficient knife skills.
• Needs to be able to work and know standards of quality and production in the pantry, Stillwater Bar & Grill, Gallery Café, The Tap Room and banquets.
• Six years kitchen experience including two years in equivalent position at a premier restaurant, resort or hotel.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Desired Skills:

• Graduate of accredited culinary program or apprenticeship desirable.

Why work for Pebble Beach Company:

• Competitive Pay: $27.46 - $32.30/hour.
• Benefits are provided by the Unite Here Local 483 Union* and include health and retirement.
• We encourage YOU to be our guest . You will receive discounts at all Pebble Beach restaurants, retail shops, and our Forbes Five Star Spa. In addition, Hotel discounts are also available during select seasons.
• Play our world-famous golf courses! Enjoy our Employee Golf Privileges including Employee Tee Times, Tournaments, and Company Club.
• Grow your career with Pebble Beach. We provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, as well as promotions and transfers to advance your career.
• Lunch is on us. Enjoy a complimentary meal during your shift in our Employee Dining Room.

* Union employees are required to pay applicable Union dues.


We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.