We are looking for a professional to prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications and to set up stations for menu. Duties will consist of assisting the executive and sous chef with their daily tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals.
Responsibilities Include:
The Chef de Partie is Responsible for assisting with the implementation of menus, the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation, and flavors for the dining rooms or banquet functions, resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction and improved consistency which, in return, increases covers and revenues in the food service outlets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* In order to safeguard the health and safety of our employees, guests, and broader community, Colonial Williamsburg requires that all employees are required to have completed receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations. “Completed receiving” means having received two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Education:
3 years experience, Culinary Degree and or accompanying professional managerial experience with the hotel and restaurant industries.
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of all cooking aspects of Kitchen operations and possess knowledge of American regional cuisine, and menu development.
Experience:
Progressive track record with hotel, resort and restaurant organizations. Proven record of culinary accomplishments by recognitions personally achieved with on current recognitions for the cuisine of the affiliated resort, hotel or restaurant. Functional experience in guest service, dining room, catering and back of the house management.
Personal Characteristics:
- Excellent leadership skills
- Dynamic and inspiring personality
- Passion for operations with contagious enthusiasm
- Articulate with excellent communication and presentation skills
- Very approachable with gracious manner in dealing with guests and employees
- High energy level and highly visible
- Strong partnering and networking skills
- Ability to develop and maintain a team environment
- Past exposure to different working environments and business cultures
- Well organized with great attention to details
- Not easily frustrated and maintains an undefeatable attitude
- Clear vision and strategist
- Strong sense of commitment
- Focused
- Ability to maintain strong sense of accountability
- Listens to and respects opinions of others
- Takes action to improve the well-being of employees
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be willing to make a long-term commitment to the Resort, the management, and the culinary and Food and Beverage teams to establish and maintain a reputation for excellence in cuisines locally, regionally and nationally.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fast casual restaurant
- Fine dining restaurant
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Williamsburg, VA 23185: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
In order to safeguard the health and safety of our employees, guests, and broader community, Colonial Williamsburg requires that all employees are required to have completed receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations. “Completed receiving” means having received two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
This policy is a condition of employment and requires proof of vaccination(s).
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person