Executive Chef | Lodge at Columbia Point

Let s start off with the most important part-what s in it for you:

The Perks •Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

Salary Range:

$90,000 to $100,000 DOECellphone AllowanceIncentive EligibleGet Paid Daily (Make any day payday)Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401KHSA/FSA Plans -with employer contributionValues Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)Employee Assistance Program Columbia Cares Volunteer OpportunitiesCommittee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!

Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more) Our Commitment to you: People never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Does Success Look Like:

Your Impact Maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of the kitchen and has complete responsibility for the kitchen in its entiretyDevelops and implements procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standardsCommunicates daily with General Manager for updates, changes and revisions to existing contractsMaintains standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety. Follows all appropriate policies and proceduresEnsures timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest, and team member requestsAssists in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staffDemonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standardsMonitors food and labor costsConducts daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitationUtilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary itemsPrepares and manages creation of new menu itemsEnsures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated Interacts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items preparedHandles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely mannerSets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areasResponsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold itemsReads and interprets recipesConducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of productResponsible for team maintenance of grooming standardsResponsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handlingResponsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures What You BringA culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+ years of experience in culinary management role in a similar environmentMust possess excellent business communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiriesAbility to manage according to employment and industry-relevant lawsTo successfully perform the duties described, conflict management and negotiation skills are requiredMust be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting prioritiesMust be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs.

Must demonstrate excellent people skills and a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanorBe detail-oriented, reliable and punctual, and have exceptional organizational skillsNecessary State Food Handler s License(s)Don t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.