Chef de Cuisine | OKC Tap House

Omni Oklahoma City Hotel - 605-room convention center hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. The property includes Mokara Spa, six food & beverage outlets, 76,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a retail outlet, fitness center, and rooftop pool. Omni associates enjoy a dynamic work environment and comprehensive training, with a reputation for exceptional service. If you are friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others, this may be a perfect match.

Be able to lead the culinary team supporting the Restaurant operations. This role has an overall responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the kitchens and food production.

• Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant and banquets to ensure a quality, consistent product that conforms to Omni Standards.
• Manage associates in scheduling, training, development, coaching/counseling, and reviews. Attract, interview, retain, and motivate associates while providing a safe work environment.
• Inspect all food service sections during service to ensure standards are maintained.
• Monitor, analyze, and control labor and food costs; prepare reports and schedules to meet budgets while maintaining or improving quality.
• Work with the Resort Executive Chef on menu creation, costing, and implementation.
• Step in to lead or assist in leadership roles in multiple kitchens (Resort Outlets & Banquets); ensure clear communication across departments and sites when leadership is present or absent.
• Communicate effectively with multiple departments and during guest-facing meetings, tastings, and site visits.
• Meet deadlines set by department heads and keep hourly staff informed of key dates and events.
• Schedule staff according to budget and business forecast; assist in critiquing the monthly P&L based on business levels.
• Direct proper sanitation and maintenance of all kitchen facilities and equipment; ensure all kitchen equipment is in good working order.
• Comply with Eco Sure and health code sanitation standards.
• Direct successful maintenance of walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).
• Advise the resort executive chef on kitchen matters to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygienic practice.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with smooth day-to-day operation.
• Maintain control of purchasing and receiving standards; work with the storeroom manager and F&B controller to establish and maintain controls.
• Test and evaluate products for quality, considering yield, holding qualities, market price, and wastage.
• Ensure staff understand and meet expectations within proper guidelines; provide support and leadership to achieve Medallia food quality scores.
• Check sign-in and sign-out procedures for kitchen staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• At least 2 years of previous culinary management experience.
• Prior experience in an upscale, full-service kitchen is preferred.
• Excellent customer service; prior admin experience preferred.
• College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Delphi or similar programs; ability to access Kronos, Birch Street, and Medallia.
• Ability to interact with guests during tastings and special events; creative menu development while maintaining bottom line.
• Serve Safe certified food manager and applicable food safety certifications required.
• Clear, positive, energetic written and verbal communication; excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; ability to lift, push, pull, and carry moderate weight; ability to walk/stand for extended periods with bending and twisting.
• Must attain a valid Food Handler certification upon hire.

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