Our spectacular Eldorado Resort is situated right on the shores of Okanagan
Lake, consisting of Manteo, Hotel Eldorado, and Eldorado Marina. With
world-class amenities and delicious culinary offerings, our guests can make
every moment an experience.
If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to showcase your
talent and join a team that brings out the best in each other, then keep
reading!
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Resort Executive Chef, the Manteo Chef exhibits their culinary
talents by personally performing tasks while leading staff in the overall
success of culinary operations comprised of Maestro's Mediterranean and all of
Eldorado Resort's Banquet operations. Our ideal candidate is creative with a
strong knowledge of industry trends along with demonstrated technical and
organizational skills and has several years of experience in an upscale
environment. The Manteo Chef continually works to improve guest and employee
satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of
responsibility. Must be goal and service oriented, with the ability to lead and
inspire our culinary talent.
What will you be doing?
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform day-to-day tasks, producing key menu items, while leading the staff
and managing all food related functions
- Ensure exceptional quality of all ingredients, preparation and plating of
food items
- Conduct daily line checks, food reviews and recipes of the day; ensures that
clear feedback is provided to the entire kitchen team and food service staff
and management
- Be visible in the outlet and events providing recognition to guests,
promoting food positive public relations, handling special requests
- Oversee all culinary aspects of Banquets
- Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, provincial, and
federal Health Department regulations comply as well as the cleanliness and
organization of the kitchen and its equipment as well as training staff on
proper sanitation guidelines
- Ensure correct handling, storage, and distribution of supplies while
monitoring waste
- Ensure proper staffing levels by assisting in the recruiting, interviewing,
and hiring talented of kitchen staff members in accordance with the PDA’s
hiring policies
- Step in for other kitchen staff as needed
Business & Financial Leadership:
- Control labour and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting,
purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost
control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and labour costs through effective
hiring, training, and scheduling of department relative to budget and guest
service level expectations
- Prepare and execute annual budgets, monitor, and take corrective action as
necessary to help ensure that budget goals KPI are attained
- Approve all product invoices before submitting to the accounting department
Leadership & Culinary Team Development:
- The Manteo Chef will lead the team in understanding and adhering to all
kitchen operational standards, policies and procedures, and training programs
- Manage assigned staff, including scheduling, training, performance feedback,
discipline, investigations, and terminations
- Coordinate the selection, training, coaching, development, motivation, and
evaluation of kitchen employees to ensure exceptional food quality and
presentation for our guests
- Monitor and maintain use of safe food handling procedures as well as a safe
working environment by using and ensuring staff use correct food handling
skills and food safety guidelines
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication skills
- Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate teams to produce consistently
great food
- Passion for good food, local ingredients, and quality customer experiences
- Excellent knife skills
- Must love and enjoy working with food
- Ability to portion control on a large scale
What are we looking for?
- Culinary Certificate or Degree by an accredited culinary agency preferred
- 7-10 years of experience in a professional kitchen and restaurant
environment
- Adept at working effectively in high energy and busy environments and works
well under pressure
- Able to deliver and exceed the expectations of a highly demanding clientele
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses,
certificates, or permits
- Solid track record of success; demonstrating upward career tracking
- Able to work ten hour-plus shifts plus the ability to stand, sit, or walk for
extended periods of time
- Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
Perks:
- Competitive Compensation
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Employee discounts on accommodations, dining, and marina at our sister
properties (Hotel Eldorado, Manteo Resort and Eldorado Marina, and Hampton
Inn & Suites Kelowna Airport, Four Points Kelowna, Home2Suites)
- An excellent work environment, with a focus on staff recognition and
teambuilding
- Room for growth and development
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Eldorado Resort family!
