Executive Chef – THE BEN West Palm – Boutique Waterfront Hotel

Executive Chef – OPENING HOTEL – THE BEN West Palm

Concord Hospitality a leader in hospitality in both lodging and food & beverage is currently seeking a talented Executive Chef to open and lead a passionate culinary team at our new boutique hotel opening this December on the waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach.

The Executive Chef for The Ben will oversee two kitchens supplying cuisine for our first floor restaurant serving three meals daily plus room service, The Studio (gallery like) event space and our executive boardroom as well as our Rooftop Experience which features a 3,800 sq ft Ballroom, outdoor lounge and pool deck with food and beverage service.

As the Executive Chef you will be:

• Responsible for the development and enhancement of the cuisine that is presented to our guests, making changes and updates for seasons and to keep items fresh and inviting. This role would be responsible for collaboration with the culinary team and General Manager and Sales & Marketing Team to recommend new offerings and to assist with guest or group special needs or requests to include advising on preparation, costs and presentation.
• Responsible for maintaining quality food product and ensuring food consistency, delivery and standards.
• Work in support of hotel and team goals to measure effectiveness through F&B profit and service performance of the hotel. Ensure that all goals are geared towards exceeding guest’s expectations. Participate in long range planning.
• Responsible for the selection, training, and development of the personnel with the department, planning assigning and directing work; provide performance appraisals, rewarding and disciplining employees; ensuring safety measures are adhered to so that a safe work environment is provided to staff and our patrons. Oversee department matters as they relate to federal state and local employment and civil rights laws and requirements.
• Review staffing levels to ensure guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
• Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
• Establish goals including performance goals budgets goals, team goals etc
• Communicate the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitor processes and procedures related to safety.
• Must be fluent in Concord Internal Audit procedures and train culinary team in all areas of controls
• Interact with Guests for viable feedback
• Empower employees with reward and recognition, conform to Concord’s strict support of diversity and inclusion and provide training and development to grow team members to reach and exceed their potential.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED

6 years of experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

2-year degree from an accredited Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant management or related major: 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional field.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) in the work place

Ability to create marketing strategies and promotional menu items with culinary team to attract and increase business volume YOY.

Must have positive attitude at all times and serve as a leader on the hotel’s leadership team.

What is Autograph?

Marriott states it as: “Hotels exactly like nothing else!”  Autograph Collection celebrates boutique hotels that are unique in design and thoughtful in spirit. Locations are carefully chosen and no detail is overlooked.  The patron to an Autograph hotel has to be ready for the best lodging experience in the market.  Hotel guests depart having experienced the sights, sounds and smells of the city in which they reside.  This hotel will join the Marriott unique portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels that includes The Algonquin in New York City, The Cosmopolitan on the Vegas Strip and The Mayflower in Washington, D.C. 

More about The Ben

The Ben pays homage to the historic pioneers in lodging, Byrd and Fred Dewey who operated the Ben Trovoto Estate back in the last 1800’s. Their home provided accommodations and socialization for dignitaries such as the Vanderbilt’s, Woodrow Wilson and more. This waterfront hotel combines all the elegance of Palm Beach with the luxuries of today’s traveler. The hotel, opening in December, will feature a rooftop experience unlike any other hotel in the city with a near 4,000 square foot ballroom, plus lounge and pool deck with private cabanas. All with the direct views of Palm Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Our guest rooms include a collection of waterfront rooms with picturesque views of the Palm Beach Marina Harbor, Palm Beach and the Atlantic Ocean many of which have balconies to further enhance your experience. In addition, 12 executive suites compliment the hotel offerings by providing an elevated lodging experience with expanded floorplans, upgraded amenities, and features such as enhanced bathroom designs or wrap around outdoor balconies. Other features of this destination hotel include a full service dining room serving three meals daily plus room service, a full fitness facility, valet parking and a service culture that will rival a five-star resort. The Ben traveler will also appreciate our Pet Friendly environment!   Learn more at: URL blocked – click to apply

Why Concord?

At Concord Hospitality, our culinary team members earn competitive wages, receive our extensive benefit package including dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options as well as lucrative quarterly bonus plans, 401K options, tuition assistance plus training & development and career advancement opportunities. Many of our leaders grow into new roles within 3 years. Concord operates over 15 hotels in Florida from Jacksonville to Miami with 5 more in the pipeline in the next 2-3 years. Now is the perfect time to come onboard!

Compensation aligns with experience and matching attributes that will meet the needs of The Ben as a boutique hotel in this destination market. Experience in role, related programs and services, and similar brand (or tier level) will all be evaluated.

Additionally, Concord’s strong culture of growth and development of our associates mean that training and assigned leadership mentors are strong staple ingredients to our team members reaching their full potential. Concord provides excellent leadership training, even for our Executive Chefs, for all management roles out of our corporate headquarters in Raleigh North Carolina. The company goal is permitting associate to learn and grow and reach their next career step.

Perks with Concord! Our managers receive complimentary room nights within the Concord hotel portfolio annually as well as enjoy Marriott’s Explorer Rate Discounts as they travel for pleasure. Overall the company supports our key cornerstone of Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN. The associates of Concord believe in a strong culture with focus on Health and Wellness, Sustainability, and Work Life Balance.

Role reports directly to the Director of Operations.