Come join our amazing Team at the Eilan Hotel and Spa, a luxurious 165 unit property in the heart of San Antonio! This role will have heavy focus on food preparation and menu development across multiple outlets. 

Here’s why you will love It here:

• Day 1 Benefit Eligibility: Excellent health care options, including medical, dental, and vision
• Recognition Programs and Rewards
• Driven Salary
• Travel Discounts Program
• Outstanding Paid Vacation Program and Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Program that supports your physical and mental wellbeing
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Employee Stock purchase program
• Work-Life Balance
• Numerous learning and advancement opportunities
• And more!

What will I be doing?

• Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
• Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
• Maintain acceptable food and liquor costs.
• Creating and maintaining a budget that achieves department goals
• Guest recovery and satisfaction handling complaints to a satisfactory resolution
• Being responsible for the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organizing repairs when needed
• Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when vital.
• Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele. Including liquor, wine, and cocktail menus
• Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience
• Embodies the Hilton Grand Vacations Values of Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, Now,
• Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned.
• Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Assists with other duties to support team goals.

What are we looking for?

To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience as Executive Chef
• Previous experience in menu development
• Knowledgeable in wine varietals and pairings
• Exceptional proven ability in culinary arts
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training (Serve Safe/ OSHA etc…)

In addition, the following qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience are preferred:

• Director of F&B experience at a hotel/resort setting
• Familiar with Agilysys POS

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform vital job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.