at IHG in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports directly to the Executive Chef
2. Interacts and liaises closely with Executive Chef, Restaurant Manager, and Kitchen Staff
3. Co-operates & communicates with other employees
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Takes orders from customer and prepares items requiring short preparation. Completes orders from steam tables and serves customers at multiple stations.
+ Serves customers in an efficient, friendly manner following established steps of service meeting outlined standards. Ensures food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
+ Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
+ Uses approved recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
+ Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from workstations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
+ Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating and food safety and rotation procedures.
+ Cleans, sanitizes and maintains all assigned work areas, equipment and utensils to ensure sanitation standards are met.
+ Resolves customer concerns and reports relevant information and concerns to supervisor.
+ Attends in-service and safety meetings.
+ Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
+ Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
+ High School diploma or equivalent vocational training.
+ Certificates from previous employers/college.
+ 2-3 Years previous Fine Dining experience in a similar establishment.
+ Food Hygiene awareness and at least basic training.
+ The Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and effectively communicate with managers and co-workers.
+ Ability to work in a clean, organized manner with attention to detail and produce food items efficiently.
+ Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
+ Ability to provide legible communication.
Desirable:
+ Culinary School Backgrounds.
+ Food Hygiene certificate.
+ First aid awareness.
Essential skills:
+ Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
+ Ability to prioritize, organize, work delegated and follow through.
+ Ability to be a clear thinker remains calm and resolves problems using sound judgment.
+ Ability to work under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests and fellow workers.
+ Ability to aid in the transportation of all work equipment and produce pertinent.
+ To carry out the job.
+ Ability to work an 8-hr shift in all types of conditions pertinent to the job.
+ Ability to work with all products and equipment prescribed.
+ Ability to plan and aid in the execution of promotions.
+ Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
+ Ability to be able to work with alcohol.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®? brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.
Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.