The restaurant at Hotel Washington offers a welcoming and thoughtfully curated hospitality experience. Our current management team has reimagined the business over the past 5 years, putting emphasis on relationships with local farmers, producers and makers, shaping the restaurant and offerings into a seasonally guided hyper-local dining experience.
The experience of our guests is enhanced by historic hotel lodging, a studio focused on movement and yoga, an in house bakery and the Honeymoon House; a boutique marketplace that extends our values into a retail setting. We also offer our space as a charming, full service, event venue.
The property offers over 10 acres of oak trees & pines, lake front access to watch the sunset and on site staff housing.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a chef with a passion for hyper locality and creativity with a concept that will bring the space alive. Our ideal candidate is someone who possesses a positive disposition, communicates respectfully and brings clear vision to the position.
This person would feel comfortable working closely with the management team to curate a dining experience that works to satisfy our diverse range of clientele. They would share excitement for the growth and unity of all business branches; pulling inspiration from Washington Island and showcasing some of best quality produce and products from Wisconsin.
Open May through October, this is a seasonal position with opportunity for a multi-season commitment. Join our team as we celebrate our building’s 120th anniversary next year and continue to blend the Hotel’s rich history with a vision of the future.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment
- Strong organizational, managerial, and leadership skills
- Passion for hyper locality
- Event catering experience preferred
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and associate relations
- Service oriented style with inventive presentation skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to quality - consistently upholding and improving defined standards over time
- The ability to positively lead others while multitasking and prioritizing workloads.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to seasonal realities and ongoing changes
- Professional and confident verbal and written communication skills with guests, employees, and ownership
Responsibilities
- The Executive Chef manages and coordinates activities and operations of BOH and is engaged in preparing and cooking food products; managing all aspects of food purchasing, food preparation, and presentation.
- Developing and maintaining a strong culinary concept for Hotel Washington; creating fresh, seasonal recipes.
- Spearheading menu planning activities that highlight our island partner farms, recipe testing, and menu development
- Building and maintaining relationships with vendors and purveyors
- Assisting general manager as requested in areas such as special event menu planning
- Possessing and maintaining thorough knowledge of wines offered in restaurant and wine/food pairings
- Ensuring all kitchen and food operations are in compliance with all legislated health and licensing guidelines; ensuring adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures
- Implementing and maintaining detailed purchase history including product specifications, designated vendor information and regular inventory (monthly)
- Hiring, training, supervising, and developing kitchen staff
- Assigning duties and managing quality of work
- Actively working to promote and recognize performance
Compensation & Benefits
- Housing provided
- Sick Pay, and Personal Days
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hotel Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
COMPENSATION
this position is : salaried, varies DOE, $30,000.00 - $36,000.00