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Restaurant Executive Chef

Westin Milwaukee
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Description

Summary

The Restaurant Executive Chef is in charge of the Stella Van Buren restaurant outlet, located in the Westin Milwaukee hotel in downtown Milwaukee.  The Restaurant Executive Chef is trained and knowledgeable in running the daily operations of an upscale Italian American Steakhouse  and is able to oversee the entire operation in conjunction with Stella Van Buren's General Manager.

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

What You’ll Do

  • Meet financial forecasts and budget goals for all culinary operations.
  • Oversee ordering, preparing, marketing, and execution of all recipes, and manage all costs associated with the profitability of the Food and Beverage Department.
  • Ensure compliance with all current local health department regulations, Corporate HACCP and Food Safety SOPs, and Federal Guidelines.
  • Create all menus, recipes, and menu implementation execution lists and timelines.
  • Build kitchen brigades and station assignments following White Lodging SOPs and directives.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert regarding food handling, preparation, and presentation for the culinary team.

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead the team.
  • Expertise in culinary financial management.
  • Strong problem-solving and solution ideation skills.
  • Excellent observational skills and walk-through techniques to gauge levels of food service, inventory, cleanliness, and more.
  • Strategic workplace planning abilities.
  • Effective stress management skills and the ability to influence stress levels throughout kitchens.

What You Can Look Forward To

  • Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Complimentary wellness tools
  • Unlimited referral bonuses
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Hotel, dining, and travel discounts

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, “Marriott”). The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, termination, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you apply for this position, Marriott will have no involvement in the selection process. Your application information will not be provided to or accessible by Marriott. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee, not Marriott.