Executive Chef

About Us

An intimate, all-suite retreat set directly on San Antonio's beloved Riverwalk, Hotel Contessa delights arriving guests with stylish suites that take their design cues from San Antonio's rich history and vibrant culture.

As an employer of choice, we offer great career potential, free trainings, free lunch, free bus pass or free parking, uniforms and a fun environment with a work/life balance for all of our associates.

Are you ready to join our Sassy Team? Let's have a chat to discuss how we can elevate your career.

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Overview

Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Direct the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing.


* Manage Human Resources in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe environment.

Interview, hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, and discipline and terminate as appropriate.


* Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner.


* Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.


* Develop, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.


* Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc...) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.


* Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.


* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.


* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills


* Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.


* Five+ years of employment in a related position.


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