Garde Manger Supervisor

Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Garde Manger

Escape to The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and discover the "Venice of America." Enjoy spectacular views of the ocean and Intercoastal Waterway and let the sound of lapping waves soothe your senses, day and night. Our associates love working here, and we think you will too! We offer free employee lunches, free parking, and monetary incentives based on Trip Advisor and GSS mentions, among other perks. Come find your home away from home and join the Westin team today!

Supervises and coordinates activities of the garde manger department engaged in the preparation of appetizers, salads, tea sandwiches, meat, fruit, vegetable and cheese presentations, salad dressings, sauces.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates with the Executive Chef / Sous chefs concerning special events and requirements.
• Plans production and maintains production records for garde manger department according to menu or special requirements.
• Develops and implements recipes and determines methods to garde manger workers.
• Plans or participates in planning menus and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers, taking into account the number of guests, popularity of various dishes, and Banquet menus.
• Estimates food consumptions accurately and requisitions food items and kitchen supplies.
• Help develop and implement recipes, pick up sheets and picture books with corresponding departmental menus.
• Observes methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner.
• Responsible for cold presentations on buffets with approval from chefs.
• Devises special dishes, develops recipes of special dishes.
• Observes and tests all foods by taste, smell and proper temperature
• Can multitask and work well with deadlines
• Can work well with coworkers with different skill sets
• Must be very organized and have kitchen organizational skills
• Able to sit in BEO meeting and have the ability to read a Banquet Event Order
• Ability to execute proper knife skills and handling of required equipment.
• Responsible for following established health and safety standards.
• Trains and supervises employees in the performance of their duties an a daily basis. Supervises cooking and departmental staff to ensure that quality standards are met in a timely fashion.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2-3 years culinary experience in hotel, resort or cruise ship.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.