Job Function

Weight

Job functions describe the substance and most important responsibilities of the job.

Totals 90%

1. Administration

• Assist the Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Director in supervising food preparation staff including hiring, discipline, discharge, performance evaluations, and development.
• Schedule all subordinate associates to adhere to labor standards guidelines and maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Supervise all cooking operations including methods, portioning, and garnishing.
• Assist in planning meals and developing menus.
• Assist the Food and Beverage Manager and sales staff with banquets, parties, and other special events.
• Requisition food and equipment by giving specifications, quantities, and quality descriptions.
• Ensure attractive presentation of all food dishes.
• Maintain health and sanitation standards.
• Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the restaurant.
• Contribute to the profitability and guest satisfaction perception of other hotel departments.
• Develop short- and long-term financial and operational plans for the restaurant that relate to the overall objectives of the hotel.
• Maintain and correct procedures for inventory control.
• Ability to accurately use various office and accounting software.
• Perform all duties in a professional manner and in accordance with company policies.
• Follow all safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain uniform and grooming standards as outlined in employee handbook and departmental training.
• To assume responsibility for production in each area of the kitchen as business levels demand.
• Ability to follow production sheets to ensure efficient ordering of food and accurate production. Use their full potential, minimizing waste and using proper food rotation principles.
• Work with chefs to maintain budgeted labor and food costs.
• Assist in all areas of the kitchen and fill all positions as needed.
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures for the kitchen.
• Train new staff members and participate in on-going training for current staff members.
• Interview candidates for employment following proper interview procedures.
• Accommodate management requests and special requests as deemed appropriate.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Assist in the development of menus.
• Prepare the weekly work schedule and maintain flexibility to accommodate business demands.
• Maintain flexible schedule to accommodate business demands.
• Supervise the culinary and stewarding staff. Delegate work as required.
• Maintain high level of creativity and overall culinary standards.
• Ensure that liquor laws and liquor rules of the State of Minnesota and the City of Brooklyn Park are followed.
• Ensure the beverage service policies of NIECC are strictly adhered to.

70%

2. Support

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
• Ability to assist with the design and preparation of statistical reports and presentations as needed.
• Ability to accurately report information.
• Ability to scrupulously follow all Portfolio and hotel policies and procedures.
• Attend required meetings.

20%

Professionalism and Style Expectations

Weight

These are expected of every associate within StepStone Hospitality Inc.

Totals 10%.

3. Personal Effectiveness

• Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.
• Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Conducts him\herself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.

5%

4. Communication

• Understands and communicates the StepStone Mission and Core Values.
• Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
• Actively listens to others.
• Conveys company information, decision, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
• Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.

5%

Physical Requirements

5. These are required of every associate.

• Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.
• Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
• Hearing, writing, typing.
• Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities specific to you are:

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
• Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.
• High school education and relevant training and experience required. Additional education preferred.
• Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.
• CPR training required; first aid training preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.

Physical Requirements

5. These are required of every associate.

• Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.
• Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
• Hearing, writing, typing.
• Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities specific to you are:

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
• Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.
• High school education and relevant training and experience required. Additional education preferred.
• Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.
• CPR training required; first aid training preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.
• Occasional travel required.