Aloha and Welcome! Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Mauna Kea Resort. We invite you to our dynamic team of hospitality professionals. We are confident that our salary and benefits package will be attractive. In addition to industry-competitive salaries, team member recognition programs, and training and career opportunities, we also offer the following benefits: medical, drug, vision, and dental care, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, dining, and golf discounts, and more.
At Mauna Kea Resort, we’re creating a hospitality company whose future is unlimited and whose values reflect the dedication and passion of our employees. Our success is measured by the quality of the relationships we build with one another, our guests, and our strategic partners. By seeking ways to add value to every encounter, we set ourselves apart from others and instill a sense of pride that is uniquely Prince. We invite you to share this journey with us.
Division: Management & Non-Union (MAN010)
Band 3
Naupaka Chef de Cuisine
Primary Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen including menu creation. Assist in the supervising, training, and scheduling of cooks and other kitchen staff engaged in the preparation and cooking of food. Prepare and cook food items, requisition needed supplies and food items. Inspect kitchen equipment; check on usability of stored and refrigerated items. Assume the responsibility of the Executive Chef in his/her absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 6 years related work experience and schooling.
• Skills to effectively supervise and manage the department and meet goals.
• Ability to multi-task
• Dept. of Health TB Clearance.
• Food Safety Certification, preferred
  We appreciate your interest in joining our ’Ohana. Due to our numerous inquiries, only qualified applicants for posted positions will be contacted by phone or email provided on your employment application form

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen; supervise and schedule cooks and other kitchen personnel.
2. Assist Executive Chef in establishing and implementing cost control procedures.
3. Manage department following company policies, procedures and terms and conditions of the CBA
4. Daily review of food and labor cost for each outlet.
5. Hire, supervise, train, counsel, evaluate and discipline kitchen staff.
6. Review and revise restaurant menus and kitchen operations to insure quality of product and efficiency of operations.
7. Plan menu and oversee food prepared for the employees’ cafeteria.
8. Routinely check equipment for proper maintenance; submit work orders to Engineering as needed.
9. Responsible for labor cost and department operating expense.
10. Respond and resolve employee and guest concerns in a timely fashion.
11. Review, approve and verify department payroll.
12. Skilled and current in all aspects of the culinary arts, food trends, preparation and sanitation practices.
13. Work with the Executive Steward to insure that the kitchens and equipments are properly cleaned.
14. Ensure safety procedures, standards and regulations are being followed.
15. Update kitchen manuals of recipes and menu item photos whenever changes are made.
16. Assist all restaurant outlets/banquet in food preparation as needed.
17. Other related duties as assigned or required.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend resort management or other required meetings in the absence of the Executive Chef.
2. Conduct regular department meetings
3. Meet with Executive Chef to review daily operations.
4. Communicate with restaurant and banquet managers pre/post service to provide feedback.
5. Maintain department bulletin boards