Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Banquet Kitchen Supervisor for the DoubleTree by Hilton in Billings, MT.

Job Purpose:

Manage all aspects of the food production for outlets or banquet functions, including food preparation according to the description. Adhere to sanitation practices. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

• Assign, coordinate and supervise the set-up and food production areas within the service kitchen to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Check daily use records with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef so as to make sure that estimates are filled in correctly and make sure that production is following these estimates as closely as possible.
• Pull all food needed for daily production from walk-in box and utilize all leftovers as per SOP and with the help of the Executive Chef or Food Production Manager to minimize waste.
• Attend all employee meetings, come up with sound suggestions on employee problems and promote and maintain effective communication between all of the food production areas within the kitchen.
• Maintain and supervise good housekeeping practices in all areas in the kitchen. Turn in the daily cleaning checklist and practice and strictly enforce the "clean as you go" policy.
• Check out all work stations including the employee cafeteria. Ensures proper set-up for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.
• Check with the Sous Chef on the items needing preparation that day by inventory on a production chart that is on hand presently and bring it up to par stock levels set by the Executive Chef.
• No travel required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

Banquet cooking and/or large scale food production experience preferred.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Must have moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to be able to see that product is prepared as ordered and to check quality and portions of food.
• Must have moderate speech in order to communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent comprehension and literacy to be able to read orders, recipe cards and all special requests. Also, to perform administrative disciplinary measures.
• Must lift food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Pushing and pulling a minimum of 150 lbs. is necessary throughout and 8 hour shift.
• Regular bending to lift items and supplies and when using a lower oven a minimum of 10 times a day.
• Full range of mobility and ability to travel a minimum of 80 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.

Other:

• Being passionate about people and service.
• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
• Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Amazing Benefits At A Glance:

• Team Driven and Values Based Culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Same-day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program