Chef de Cuisine (Full-time) | InterContinental Miami Downtown at IHG in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

About us

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

A Shining Star Among Downtown Miami Hotels, the InterContinental Miami features the city's premier accommodations, convention, and meeting facilities. Overlooking sparkling Biscayne Bay, we provide a secure, inviting environment in a well-established area of the city. Priding ourselves on being ONE GREAT TEAM, for sixth year in a row honored as one of the TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel.

Your day to day

As the Chef de Cuisine you will help oversee the preparation, plating, and quality of food and beverage items for banquet functions.  Responsible for menu planning and development and cost control.  Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning health safety or other compliance requirements. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise activities of assigned staff, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work to ensure proper coverage.  Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.


• Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.  Alert management of potentially serious issues.  Assist with employee selection, training and development, and performance coaching.


• Develop new menu concepts.  Prepare, test, and cost out new menu items.  Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared for banquet functions.


• Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.


• Inspect the cleanliness of the line floor and kitchen stations.  Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations.  Notify Engineering of any maintenance and repairs needs.


• Review the following day’s menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms; maintain inventory control procedures.


• Ensure that kitchen is prepared for the following day’s work.  Ensure that all equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis.  Assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, cooking supplies, and equipment.


• Assist sales, catering, and banquet staffs with banquets, parties and other special events.


• Assist in cooking and food preparation as required.


• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. 


• Interact with outside contacts:
  
  
  
  • Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
  
  
  • Vendors – to order supplies and equipment and ensure best prices and quality
  
  
  • Health Department and other regulatory agencies – regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections
  
  


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we need from you

Advanced culinary training and three years of experience as a chef, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.  Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds


• Moving about the kitchen


• Handling food, objects, products and utensils


• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with subordinates and coworkers.


• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.


• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when giving and receiving instructions, and preparing and documenting recipes.


• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.


• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.


• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What we offer

In return we will give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/ Females/ Veterans/ Disabled