Title: Banquet Chef- InterContinental Conference Center
Location: AMER_North Amer-United States-OH-Cleveland
Do you see yourself as aBanquet Chef?
What's your passion? Whether you're into cooking, shopping or sky diving, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.
The InterContinental Hotels Cleveland offers an impressive collection of hospitality choices. Our superior locations, luxurious accommodations, high tech meeting rooms, unique dining experiences and attentive guest services are unparalleled in the area. Conveniently located on the campus of the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, less than one mile from the University Circle cultural and arts district. Legacy village shopping and entertainment, the Rock & Roll hall of Fame and Museum, Progressive Field and the Historic Warehouse District are all within easy reach.
This challenging position has overall responsibility for overseeing the preparation, plating and quality of food and beverage items for banquet functions.
You will develop new menu concepts, prepare, test, and control out new menu items and maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared for banquet functions. The role requires that you review the following day's menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms; maintain inventory control procedures and ensure that kitchen is prepared for the following day's work. You make sure all equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis and assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, cooking supplies and equipment. You will assist sales, catering, and banqueting staffs with banquets, parties and other special events and may help in cooking and food preparation, as required. You may perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications include advanced culinary training and 2-3years of experience as a chef in a high volume hotel or Catering or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience. Self motivated and knowledgeable about ethnic food. A degree of certificate in culinary arts is preferred. An alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler cards may be required by local or state government agency. You may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. This job requires ability to perform the following: carrying or lifting items up to 50 pounds, moving about the kitchen, handling food, objects, products and utensils, bending, stooping and kneeling.Expected start date: August 2012
In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.
So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.
IHG is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
Job: Conference & Banqueting
