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Davidson Hospitality Group

Chef De Cuisine

Kansas City, KS

$64K - $87K/yr

The Chef de Cuisine works closely with Executive Chef, supervising and coordinating activities of ... A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville ...

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Line Cook

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

As an Entry-Level Line Cook, you'll work alongside experienced chefs and contribute to creating ... A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville ...

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Line Cook

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

As an Entry-Level Line Cook, you'll work alongside experienced chefs and contribute to creating ... A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville ...

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Line Cook

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

As an Entry-Level Line Cook, you'll work alongside experienced chefs and contribute to creating ... A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville ...

Davidson Hospitality Group

Line Cook

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

As an Entry-Level Line Cook, you'll work alongside experienced chefs and contribute to creating ... A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville ...

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A Hyatt Chef is a culinary professional responsible for preparing and overseeing food production in Hyatt hotels and resorts. They ensure high-quality cuisine, maintain kitchen hygiene standards, and manage kitchen staff. Depending on the role, they may specialize in different cuisines, menu planning, and cost control. Hyatt Chefs work in a fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests.

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Chef De Cuisine

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Kansas City, KS • On-site

$64K - $87K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Property Description

Located in the dynamic heart of the U.S., our hotel blends laid-back luxury with endless entertainment. With an outdoor resort-style pool, family-friendly activities, versatile meeting and event spaces, retail locations, and Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars, you'll create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Kansas City, celebrated by Travel + Leisure, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, offers a rich array of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, sports venues, and major events. Join our high-energy team and help guests enjoy everything this growing city has to offer while embracing the Margaritaville state of mind.

Apply now to be part of the Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City family and elevate your career to new heights!

Overview

The Chef de Cuisine works closely with Executive Chef, supervising and coordinating activities of food preparation, kitchen, pantry, and storeroom personnel. Purchase and requisition ingredients, kitchen supplies and equipment. Participates in planning menus, preparing and portioning and controlling costs. Supervises Stewarding to ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment. Supervises Cooks to ensure quality and observe preparation and appearance standards. Supervises workers engaged in inventory, storage, and distribution of food and supplies.

Qualifications

Read, write and speak and understand English.

Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them.

Minimum 2 years Banquet Chef experience preferred.

Minimum 5 years cooking experience.

Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.

Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.

Minimum 2 years kitchen management experience.

College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred.

No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

  • Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 24/7 Teledoc service
  • Free Maintenance Medications
  • Pet Insurance
  • Hotel Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
  • 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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