Requirements: English
Company: Hotel Danieli, Venice
Region: Venice , Veneto
Explore F&B Opportunities at Hotel Danieli, Venice!
About Us:
Hotel Danieli is a renowned landmark that offers an unparalleled blend of history, elegance, and modern comfort. Located along the Riva degli Schiavoni, just steps away from St. Mark''s Square, our hotel provides guests with a unique and unforgettable experience. Working at Hotel Danieli means being part of a dynamic team that values mutual respect and collaboration.
About the role:
Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for coordinating daily tasks at your cooking station. You will oversee the preparation of food items for guest orders, ensuring consistent quality is delivered in every dish, following recipe cards as well as production, portion and presentation standards. You will be completing mise en place and setting up cooking stations for service, always maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment as per HACCP, dating food containers while ensuring all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. You will help check pars and assist in setting up plans and actions to control food waste, developing and mentoring the Commis de Partie while ensuring all guests receive the highest levels of food excellence consistently.
What you will do:
- Participates in the preparation of food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mise en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.
- Train, motivate, recommend discipline, and supervise the work of kitchen employees ensuring that all cultural and core standards are met.
- Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
- Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
What you bring:
- High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.
- At least three years of culinary experience or related work experience in luxury hotels and/or stand alone fine dining restaurants or restaurant groups. International experience would represent an asset. Advanced culinary knowledge is expected for this position.
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
- You should have good knowledge of Italian and international dishes, food items and recipe preparation, along with the ability to multi-task and with excellent organizational skills. You should be a team player who brings a personal touch and energy to our guest experiences.
- Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, boiler, stove, steamer food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill. Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.
- The knowledge of English would represent an advantage.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to work in one of Venice''s most iconic hotels.
Schedule & Hours:
- This is a full-time position
- The candidate must have a flexible schedule and work also on weekends and holidays.
If you are interested in joining our team and contributing to the legacy of Hotel Danieli, please submit your resume.
Apply now and join our Team!