Kitchen Supervisor

Property: The Westin Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA	Managed by: HEI Hotels & Resorts Norwalk, CT

Responsibilities for this Position

• The Westin Philadelphia, located in the heart of the city known as America's birthplace, combines traditional elegance with modern luxury.
• We are directly connected to Liberty Place, an upscale shopping center, and the Pennsylvania Convention Center is just a few blocks away. Many of the area's other famous landmarks including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art are nearby as well.
• The Westin Philadelphia blends the classic architectural details of the hotel with modern design elements to create an elegant and luxurious interior. We have 293 guest rooms and 17 suites and our public areas including 14,000 square feet of function space.
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• We seek engaged candidates to join team Westin - people that are passionate about providing an enriching experience that is personal, instinctive and renewing for our guests and staff.\
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• HEI VIEWS OUR ASSOCIATES AS OUR GREATEST RESOURCE, AND WE HIRE AND DEVELOP THE BEST.
• We have a culture of winning, we embrace change, thrive on challenge and always seek to surpass our personal bests. Defined by our unique business platform, our environment is fast-paced, expansive and ever-evolving…yet stable, consistent, enduring. It is a high-performance culture where innovation and entrepreneurial-spirit are evident; initiative and results are rewarded.
• Our people know they're "in on the ground floor" of a company with all the cornerstones of success in place: experienced leaders, steady investors, a strong track record and long-term career potential. And in turn, each of our associates thrive because HEI's distinctly advantaged infrastructure creates a supportive, educational culture as well as unlimited opportunities for personal and professional success on every level.
• An engaging, high-energy environment, HEI presents a rare career opportunity: the chance to shape a powerful leader in the hospitality industry.
• HEI Hotels & Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits plan that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
• >> FOR YOUR PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELLNESS:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• >> FOR YOUR FINANCIAL WELLNESS:
• Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage
• Spouse Life Insurance Coverage
• Child Life Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Savings & Retirement Plan
• Employee Discount Program by ‘YouDecide’
• Hotel Room Discount
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Benefit
• JOB DESCRIPTION
• Supervise the production, preparation and presentation of all foods for the hotel as assigned by the Executive Chef to ensure that a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI/Franchise standards.
• Supervise Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe work environment; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline, as appropriate.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
• Monitor and control all labor and food costs through scheduling, training and supervising the production of the food to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.
• Assist in the creation and planning of menus and daily specials; implement the necessary production changes to attract new business and ensure current guest satisfaction.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
• REQUIRED SKILLS
• One to two years of post high school education.
• Experience required by position is from three to four years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
• Requires oral and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
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• HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

• Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.

Compensation

Wage	Highly Competitive Wage
Hours	Full Time, Permanent

Benefits

Paid Vacation	Yes
Personal Leave	Yes

Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Vision Insurance

Matching 401k Plan Company Travel Benefits An Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

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Job #120361 — Kitchen Supervisor

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The Westin Philadelphia
99 South 17th Street 17th Street at Liberty Place Philadelphia, PA 19103	Phone  (215) 563-1600

Management

Managed by

HEI Hotels & Resorts - Norwalk, CT

Property Description

Located in the heart of the city known as America's birthplace, The Westin Philadelphia combines traditional elegance with modern luxury. We are directly connected to Liberty Place, an upscale shopping center, and the Pennsylvania Convention Center is just a few blocks away. Many of the area's other famous landmarks including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art are nearby as well. The Westin Philadelphia blends the classic architectural details of the hotel with modern design elements to create an elegant and luxurious interior. The furnishings throughout our hotel, our 293 guest rooms and 17 suites have clean lines with classically modern details that invite tranquility and revitalization. The neutral palette introduced in our public areas including 14,000 square feet of function space contrasts in texture and pattern. Saturated colors in our Ballroom showcase the splendor of our crystal chandeliers. Our exquisite culinary presentations attract an impressive array of corporate events and social occasions. We seek engaged candidates to join team Westin - people that are passionate about providing an enriching experience that is personal, instinctive and renewing for our guests and staff.

Why People Like to Work for Us

HEI Hotels & Resorts is a cohesive team creating a legacy as the leading private hospitality owner/operator driven to be recognized by our associates, guests and investors as continually setting a higher standard of excellence. With 28 hotels nationwide under well-known brand names such as Westin, Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton, we are lead by some of the most respected minds in the industry. At HEI, we are committed to associate development. In order for us to be successful, we need to attract, train and retain the best associates in every market in which we operate hotels. We are dedicated to creating a culture of high energy, high performance, and high integrity with a real commitment to the people who embrace our vision and values. Join HEI and grow your career with the fastest growing hotel owner/operator in the world.

Property Statistics

Number of rooms 290 Meeting rooms 7

Amenities

Hotel Amenities

24-Hour Front Desk 24-Hour Room Service Bathrobes Bellstand/Porters CD Player/Radio/Alarm Clock Coffee Maker Connecting Room Dual-Line Telephone Express Check-Out Fax/Copier/Printer Free Local Newspaper on Weekdays Golf Courses Nearby Grab Bars In Bathroom Hairdryer Handicap Accessible Room High Speed Internet Access in All Guest Rooms (Charge) Individual Climate Control In-Room Movies In-Room Safe

In-Room Video Games Iron/Ironing Board Non-Smoking Room Rollaway Beds Running Maps by Runner's World RunWESTIN(TM) Sauna Shopping Connected to Hotel Smoke Detectors in Room Sprinklers In Room The Heavenly Bed The Heavenly Crib The Westin Heavenly Dog Bed Available Valet Service and Pay Self Parking Facilities Video Check-Out Wake-up Service Available Westin's Guest Office® Room WestinWORKOUT® Powered by Reebok Gym

Internet Links

The Westin Philadelphia http://www.starwood.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html ?propertyID=1231

HEI Hotels & Resorts http://www.heihospitality.com

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How to Apply

Job #120361 — Kitchen Supervisor

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