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Oetker Collection hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.


The collection includes L’Apogée Courchevel, Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, Eden Rock-St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, The Woodward in Geneva, Hotel La Palma in Capri, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and more than 150 private villas around the globe. 

 

The Vineta Hotel - situated in the heart of Palm Beach, the Vineta Hotel will be located just two blocks off Worth Avenue. Set soon, the hotel will be reborn following a top-to-bottom renovation.

The Vineta Hotel invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Collection Hotels.

The team of the Vineta are waiting for you to have an exceptional experience!

 

 

Contract

01. Permanent

 

Place

Palm Beach, Florida, USA

 


Position Profile:

 

In conjunction with the Executive Chef and F&B management team, provides leadership and direction to the culinary team to ensure the highest standards of food production, quality, taste, presentation and hygiene within the hotel.

 

With high integrity, leads team brigades to provide the highest levels of culinary standards.

 

Ensure guests experience the highest quality 5 diamond/5 star culinary standards.

 

Inspires a high level of creativity, personal commitment to service excellence and an emotional sense of gracious hospitality.

 

Participate in recruitment, manage team members and effectively coach, train, motivate, communicate, recognize, schedule, provide performance feedback, maintain high levels of team spirit and conduct performance correction if required.

 

Manage the day-to-day culinary operation through hands-on personal involvement; effectively manage labour and food costs to budget.

 

Maintain strict adherence to Food Safe and HACCP programs, ensuring cleanliness of all kitchen and prep areas, personal hygiene standards for all food handlers and monthly Hygiene Audits.

 

Monitors that exhaust hoods, stoves, ovens, salamanders, deep freezers, steamers, filters, boiling pans, bain-marie, hot and cold cabinets etc. are spotless and cleaned daily.

 

Is passionate about food trends and creativity – both locally and internationally; current on industry practices, provides creative input to food strategies and establish food tasting sessions.

 

Inspects for cleanliness, maintenance and presentation plus safety of kitchen and ensures areas of deficiency are resolved to achieve service expectations.

 

Participate in communication efforts within the department, ensuring effective communication amongst team members and that reports are completed accurately and on-time, as required.

 

Monitor portion control, food quality, inventory, proper food storage, food freshness, departmental recycling and culinary labour costs under direction of the Executive Chef.

 

Verify that received goods are according to hotel standards.

 

Represents the Executive Chef, in his/her absence and undertake other ad hoc related responsibilities.

 


We are delighted to offer:

 

An excellent renumeration package including an attractive salary, progressive health & dental, life insurances, 401k pension underscored by an inspiring work environment, ongoing learning & development through the Masterpiece Academy, and an opportunity to be the best

 


Core Skills & Competencies:


Drives results – Passion for food and strives to exceed expectations for culinary excellence with demonstrated understanding of international fine dining, wine and service standards commensurate with leading hotels of the world.

Customer service – People oriented with ability to put guest needs first.

Detail oriented – Strong organization skills, ability to prioritize workload, multi-task in a calm manner, with exceptional attention to detail.

Highly motivated – self-starter, self motivated with high levels of initiative and ability to motivate others through personal presence and personable, professional demeanour.

Communication – Excellent communication skills, 100% fluency in English with added ability to be an effective role model in culinary standards of conduct and grooming.

Creativity, decision making and problem solving –Responds promptly and reasonably.

Safety Focus – Demonstrates safe work practices and looks for ways to minimize culinary injuries.

Exceptional leadership - Inspires employee commitment, loyalty and motivation through progressive workplace practices that foster teamwork.

Education & Experience:

Minimum 5 years culinary experience in world-class hotel + 1 year in similar capacity

Previous experience in a renowned upscale restaurant and/or hotel required.

Apprenticeship or college level accreditation, Red Seal certificate

 

Must be presently legal to work in the USA to be considered.

 

 

 

If you wish to invest in Oetker Collection, we encourage you to take this opportunity and we would be very happy to have you as member of our team.