Executive Chef

JOIN LOTTE AND INSPIRE US!
LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE is hiring passionate and talented hospitality professionals to join the newest luxury hotel in the heart of Seattle. We are hiring individuals looking for a place where to make every moment of life delightful for our guests and family members through every interaction.
We invite you to join us today!
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Executive Chef is responsible for leading a team of culinary professionals that deliver high-quality, great tasting food; proper food safety and sanitation procedures and profitability. The Executive Chef contributes to building top line sales and outlet covers in the restaurant and in banquets through the delivery of a competitively superior culinary guest experience.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
EXPERIENCE: 3 Years of experience as Executive Sous Chef or Chef De Cuisine required in a luxury hotel environment. Previous experience as Executive Chef preferred.
CREDENTIALS: Culinary Degree is a plus

• Must ensure highest quality of all food prepared adhering to standards and recipes
• Must have culinary leadership experience in a hotel with a banquet program
• Must possess the ability and skills to create new menu items based on seasons, and keeping up with culinary trends while supervising their implementation
• Must be able to train, manage, and lead a team of culinary professionals
• Ensure high level of personal hygiene and grooming standards for the kitchen team
• Develop food cost and quality control measures and course correct as necessary
• Responsible for scheduling according to business levels while monitoring/authorizing overtime
• Purchase food, in cooperation with purchasing team focusing on highest quality and best pricing
• Must demonstrate an understanding of, and skills to use, kitchen facility, utility, equipment and kitchenware while maintaining and reporting damaged equipment
• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high-level attention to detail.
• Must show basic computer proficiency such as with MS Office
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork.
• Results oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Creative, effective leader and team player, possessing a high degree of professionalism, sound human resources management principles, communication, administrative skills and the ability to make sound and timely business decisions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule: weekends, holidays, AM, PM, overnight and overtime when needed
• Perform any other duties as assigned by manager

BENEFITS AT LOTTE:

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Oxford/United HealthCare that become available on Day 1 of
  employment
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with company matching
• Two weeks of Vacation Days
• Nine paid Holidays
• Three Personal Days to use every calendar year
• Public Transportation Discount (ORCA)
• A rich culture of Team Member Recognition