Brissago Chef

Description

If you're eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Chef for Ristorante Brissago at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the Brissago kitchen including managing all food preparation and execution; training, supervising, and managing all staff; maintaining the Resort's high standards of quality; and supervising and managing culinary students and internship programs.

Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award-winning, all-seasons destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets. We are a longstanding symbol of home and family, rooted in tradition and eager to shape a brighter future together.

What will you be doing?

* Oversees and supervises daily line operation

* Prepares all food items for buffet, banquet, and restaurant use according to standard recipes

* Visually inspects appearance of all food for proper taste, color combination, and overall presentation to maintain appeal

* Schedule appropriate number of staff according to daily needs of banquet functions and weekly forecasts

* Supervise all staff including training, counseling, and discipline

* Ensures proper ordering, receiving, and storage of all food items in refrigerators, freezers, and dry food storage to maintain product freshness

* Properly rotates food products in order to keep spoilage and waste to a minimum

* Ensures that all equipment in work area is properly cleaned and sanitized

* Performs other duties as required

What do you bring to the role?

* Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

* High School diploma preferred

* Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred

* 2-3 years of experience required in lead cook position

* Experience with Italian Cuisine

* Above average knowledge of accepted safety sanitation standards

* Extensive experience with slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.

* Above average mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisitions amounts, and portion sizes

* Ability to read, write, and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other associates

What's in it for you?

* A free, well-balanced meal every shift

* Discounted gym membership

* Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts

* Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa

* Free parking

* "Two for one" movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres

* Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another

* Early wage access

* Paid time off

* Flexible scheduling

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match

* And more!

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer.