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East Peoria Embassy SuitesExecutive ChefFull timeAtrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence
Join our dynamic team as our Executive Chef here at the East Peoria Embassy Suites, where culinary creativity meets riverside charm! Nestled along the scenic Illinois River, our hotel offers a vibrant dining experience in the heart of East Peoria. With bustling entertainment, shopping, and outdoor adventures just steps away, you'll have the opportunity to craft unforgettable dishes that delight both locals and travelers alike. If you’re ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a setting that blends modern flair with Midwestern hospitality, we want to hear from you!
The East Peoria Embassy Suites is seeking a dynamic Executive Chef to oversee the property’s day-to-day culinary operations and ensure that the culinary team produces the highest quality of food for guests and events according to Atrium standards.
The Executive Chef will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:
Developing results-oriented associates through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling in accordance to Atrium’s Core Values;
Leading the effort to achieve guest service standards by constantly seeking ways to improve products and services;
Controlling labor costs with effective scheduling and cross training;
Producing and conveying methods of production of culinary items for a la carte and catered functions;
Achieving budgeted food percentages through effective control measures including portion controls, kitchen timing, inventory rotation measures, receiving and storage procedures, and waste control;
Creating menus to enhance quality, consistency and concept;
Partnering with food and beverage, sales and event teams to ensure guest culinary expectations are met;
Teaching and enforcing health code requirements, safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen(s);
Manage direct reports by ensuring Associates understand employment practices, recommending employment decisions and corrective action, supporting performance management, and implementing discipline;
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to management;
Support other departments as needed based on business demands; and
Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position
What you will need to be considered for this role:
4+ years of supervisory experience in a hotel culinary position
Proven leadership skills
Technical proficiency and ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of food preparation methods.
Experience in computing discount, interest, profit, and loss; commission, markups, and selling price; ratios, proportions, and percentages; surface, volumes, weights, and measures.
Microsoft Office Suite
Cloud Based Apps
What will set you apart:
Certification as "Executive Chef" or culinary degree from recognized culinary institute
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When you’re an Atrium Associate, you’re a part of a crucial workforce providing the ultimate ‘Home Away From Home’ for our guests. We know that it takes a lot of time and effort to provide these exceptional experiences, so we reward your efforts with a competitive compensation plan and other benefits and perks that allow you to offer your best to our guests. These benefits include:
- Daily Pay
- Significant Travel Discounts on Marriott and/or Hilton properties
- 401k Plans
- Medical Insurance
- Other property specific benefits
Plus, we make sure you can grow your career the way you want to through Internship programs, training and development and over 80 hotels that offer incredible opportunities for career driven associates.
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