• Job Description

  Req#: FBMAN016493
  We are looking for an experienced Chef/Kitchen Manager to help oversee daily operations for the House of Better Restaurant located in Calistoga on the grounds of Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort and Spa.

  This is a full-time, onsite, exempt position. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000.

  The House of Better is located on the grounds of Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs an iconic resort and spa destination located in the heart of the charming town of Calistoga, offering time-honored mud bath and spa treatments, healing mineral pool soaks, and the best of Calistoga right outside its doors.

  Come join our newly renovated property which is a delightfully uncommon project with extraordinary people!

  As Chef/Kitchen Manager you will hire and train new employees, complete the weekly schedule, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. You also place food and beverage orders, working with staff to reduce food waste. Applicants with bilingual communication skills are strongly preferred.

  Who We Are

  • Recognized as a Top Workplace in The Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer.
  • Passionate – about hospitality and fostering an environment where associates will thrive.
  • Culture driven – dedicated to respect, teamwork, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed.
  • Unique - we encourage our associates to express themselves and their individual talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.
  • Innovators – we are a lifestyle hotel management company that is constantly evolving. We are open minded individuals who embrace change.
  • A growing team looking to expand with authentic and genuine individuals who recognize the importance of team engagement.
  • A company that has a culture of promoting from within.

  What You Will Be Doing:

  • Ensure established restaurant policies and procedures, including service style, are being followed.
  • To prepare annual budget, according to the specifications set forth by the Management Company with the assistance of the property General Manager.
  • To coordinate all restaurant marketing, public relations and advertising for food and beverage.
  • Partner with the Culinary Team on improving and implementing menu enhancements.
  • Control beverage inventory, variety and cost to maintain adequate supply, quality and profitability.
  • To continually monitor and control division expenditures and payroll to ensure that operational standards are met while maintaining annual budget.
  • Execute and review monthly reports tracking covers, revenues and costs in comparison to budget.
  • Oversee execution of departmental inventories and establish purchasing guidelines.
  • To properly document Personnel/Payroll transactions, as directed.
  • Train staff on all SOPs and ensure there is understanding and compliance.
  • Complete payroll and timekeeping logs to specifications.
  • To design, implement and coordinate consistent service levels in all food and beverage outlets.
  • To regularly review all food and beverage pricing and to identify all yield management revenue opportunities.
  • To continually monitor service and quality standards.
  • To understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner.
  • Ensure culinary staff is in compliance with local safety and health ordinance regulations.
  • To ensure that all outlets have regularly scheduled staff meetings, training and food education.
  • Conduct monthly departmental operations meetings.
  • To promote and comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
  • To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
  • Focus on safety and the following of safe work practices by yourself and those under your direction. Including compliance with company safety standards, and state and local regulations that pertain to your department.
  • To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
  • To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

  What We're Looking For:

  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have a minimum two years’ experience in similar position in an establishment of comparable quality.
  • Familiar with OSHA, SB198, local Department of Health regulations, state liquor laws and relevant current laws governing handling of hazardous substance.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of restaurant and bar operations and budgets, and have an overall knowledge of foods and beverages, and service standards and procedures.
  • Must be computer literate with a knowledge of Word and Excel.

  What’s In It for You

  • Generous health, dental and vision insurance, plus 401K.
  • Access to free virtual fitness classes and discounted in-person memberships
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off + paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities – when you grow, we grow!

  Non-Negotiables (Our Core Values)

  • SERVE OTHERS.
  • LIVE 360.
  • BUILD A POSITIVE TEAM.
  • COMMUNICATE.
  • BE WILDLY PASSIONATE.
  • TAKE OWNERSHIP.
  • LEARN + INNOVATE.
  • EMBRACE CHANGE

  As part of an organizational culture that embraces change and progress, this job description does not seek to limit the tasks and responsibilities of the position. Rather, it acts as a springboard for future career and personal development within the property team and entire Modus Hotels’ community.

  We are an equal opportunity employer. We actively respect the right of any qualified individual who performs to Modus standards to work. Discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic not related.

  Modus by PM Hotel Group will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

  This description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

  This position is non-exempt and will require standing and moving at least 75% of the time.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

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