Golden Bee Chef de Cuisine ($70,000-$75,000 per hour)

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Company: The Broadmoor Hotel

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Description:

Position: Golden Bee Chef de Cuisine

Pay-Rate: $70,000-$75,000 per hour

Job Summary:

The Golden Bee operation within the Broadmoor Hotel offers a variety of classic English Pub cuisine. The Golden Bee operation within the Broadmoor Hotel assists with maintaining the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond ratings for the Hotel.

The Broadmoor is committed to creating a culture of family and community while simultaneously providing a genuine, unforgettable experience for our guests and team. This role will play a key part in continuing to uphold our reputation and providing exceptional service to our guests.

As the Chef de Cuisine of the Golden Bee, you will be responsible for leading the team through a la carte dinner service and banquet events/special events. Will execute daily responsibilities to include ordering, kitchen management, executive VIP events, and managing a staff of 15-20 employees daily. This person must be able to follow direction of the Executive Sous Chef of Restaurants and the Executive Chef in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste, and production while following the standards set in place as a manager at the hotel.

Our employees represent the Broadmoor brand and are ambassadors of our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Standards. Learn more about Broadmoor here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties may be assigned:
  • Familiarize yourself with the culinary program in general: culinary, stewarding and service team.
  • Review and have a comprehensive knowledge of Forbes and AAA standards. Maintain Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond ratings. Additionally, further our reputation in the industry and to continue to redefine the 5 star/5 diamond luxury experience.
  • Be a presence in the kitchen. Participate fully in service and all events. Touch every plate, ensure that the concept & cuisine is properly executed as outlined by the Executive Chef.
  • Maintain and exceed department wide budgeted F&B goals for the year, including labor, food and expenses department wide.
  • Participate in informative and educational daily pre-shift meetings and regular monthly staff meetings with proper documentation.
  • Continue to implement The Broadmoor standards and philosophy throughout the department, creating a sense of ownership and pride throughout the kitchens and back of the house areas.
  • Provide a safe, harassment free and respectful work environment and instill the importance of this throughout the team.
  • Not only pass health inspection reports with zero violations, but also instill a sense of pride and respect in our chefs, cooks and stewards. The restaurant kitchen should be the example hotel wide for cleanliness, organization, safety & sanitation.
  • Provide and implement appropriate safety measures throughout the kitchen, preventing workplace accidents, theft, time stealing and any unsafe or unproductive working environments.
  • Coordinate with the Executive Chef in an effective Preventative Maintenance Program. Ensure all repairs are reported in a timely manner and all hotel equipment is properly stored and maintained. This is to include hallways and loading docks just outside of your area.
  • Work side-by-side with the culinary, stewarding & service teams. Lead by example.
  • Assist with and understand all administrative documents for the restaurant operation, including accurate menu guides, recipes, food cost sheets & daily station production lists.
  • Focus on Human Resource training. Engage in all training classes available and ensure that the culinary team is up to date with their training classes as well.
  • Recognize and acknowledge talent and skill sets throughout the property to help create placement and growth within the team.
  • Assist with setting up short term and long-term goals for all culinary team members to focus on placement and growth within the restaurant & department, including execution of 90 day & annual reviews.


This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

What we are looking for:
  • Applicable culinary degree and applicable experience of at least three (3) years of related culinary experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be 18 years old.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Accounting software; Inventory software; Payroll systems; Internet software and Order Processing systems.
  • Directly supervise employees in the Culinary Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Occasionally push and/or pull 100+ lbs and lift up to 100 lbs with assistance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
  • Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills


*Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities*

Don't meet all the qualifications/required skills? If you are committed to joining a team that provides world-class service, we encourage you to still apply. At the Broadmoor, we are looking for exceptional team members that are willing to learn, grow and deliver 5-star service to our guests.

Why Choose the Broadmoor (Benefits)

Working at The Broadmoor is more than just a job. The Broadmoor invests in our employees by offering comprehensive benefits packages and opportunities to grow professionally. By joining our family, you will work with, and learn from, a diverse team of world-class professionals at the longest running Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort in the world.
  • Benefits - Employees are offered expansive benefits including Health & Dental, 401k, local discounts. Please click here for a comprehensive list of benefits.
  • Career Development - We invest in our employees! As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career. Whether pursuing career advancement, personal growth, or seasonal employment, we provide training and development opportunities to prepare you for your current role and future career.

This posting is expected to close by the date listed at the top of the page but may close sooner if the position is filled. We encourage applicants to apply early for full consideration. If necessary, this posting will remain open until filled.

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