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Avenue5 Residential, LLC Executive Chef | Post Falls, ID in Post Falls, Idaho
Waterfront hotel seeks executive chef in Idaho.
About Us
Nature lover? Outdoor enthusiast? Yet you want career opportunities and all the conveniences of a city?
Join our team at the Red Lion Hotel Templin’s on the River in Post Falls, Idaho.
You’ll enjoy:
Opportunities for career growth. Managed by Avenue5 Residential, the property offers premier benefits and development.
Tranquil beauty and outdoor activities. On the banks of the Spokane River, this property offers breathtaking views. You’ll also have easy access to hiking, fishing, and boating. Marina and private beach on-site.
A dynamic work environment. Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River will soon undergo extensive renovations and expansion. The result? An exceptional environment for our guests and team.
Meeting new people. Our guests come from around the world for a peaceful getaway. As you interact with them, you’ll hear their stories and make new friends.
Easy driving to airports and attractions. Just 15 miles to Coeur d’Alene Airport. Less than an hour to Spokane International Airport or Silverwood Theme Park.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The executive chef is responsible for all aspects of managing the culinary department by providing leadership and ensuring the effectiveness and success of the daily operations of the kitchen.
Primary Responsibilities and Objectives:
Responsible for all aspects of managing the culinary department by providing leadership and ensuring the effectiveness and success of the daily operations of the kitchen
Responsible for making sure that food preparation is executed at the highest standards and that food items and kitchen equipment are handled per safety and sanitation standards
Drive results through the entire department
Promote and implement property-wide strategies that will increase guest satisfaction, reduce turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, meet and exceed productivity goals
Provide the direction for all day-to-day operations of the culinary department and ensure the quality and standards are meeting the expectations of the guests and associates
Write and test recipes. Create menus and food displays and provide guidelines for food presentation to kitchen staff
Ensure that supplies are ordered, received, and properly stored. Maintain an inventory of supplies and kitchen equipment
Work with the catering department to develop special menus for functions and meet with meeting planners as requested
Manage department expenses
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Associate’s degree or higher in culinary arts is preferred
Previous chef experience is required
Skills and Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interview, hire, train, and promote culinary staff
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines
Must be able to work in an environment that requires physical activity under time constraints
Must be able to work with all products and food ingredients used in the kitchen
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Extensive knowledge of the hotel and hospitality industries
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Training within the first 30 days of employment
Scheduling:
Required to maintain a regular schedule which may require working outside of business hours, weekends, and non-traditional holidays
May be required to be on-call and aid during times of high demand
Environment:
Exposure to an environment typically found in a hotel or restaurant
Physical Requirements:
Avenue5 will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. These functions include, but are not limited to:
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Must be able to sit, stand, reach, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations sound.
Ability to compare, copy, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, communicate, and instruct
Ability to tolerate stressful situations
Diversity:
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
