Head Chef/Kitchen Manager - Embassy Suites Jackson/Ridgeland, MS

Kana Hotel Group's mission is to be one of the most admired and service quality driven hotel companies in the industry. We will accomplish our goal by creating an atmosphere of friendly employee behavior and delivering the highest quality service and value to our guests.

From our Team Members to our General Managers and Regional Support team, we seek people who have a passion for the hospitality business and want to grow with us. Most of our existing leadership team members have been promoted from within the company. As a member of our team, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the company, as well as the company’s services. In return you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures  

• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems

· Hire train and supervise other food preparation staff.

• Ensure availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation 

• Plan menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation and ensure quality control. 

• Set steam table; serve or ensure proper serving of food for tray line or dining room

• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards. Observe  proper food preparation and handling techniques. 

• Store food properly and safely, marking date and item 

• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor 

• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders

• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality,  temperature, and appearance of food is preserved 

• Apportion food for serving 

• Maintain daily production records 

• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food  preparation 

• Complete food temperature checks before service 

• Prep all food for next shift and for the following day 

• Work with servers to ensure guest satisfaction and resolve complaints about food service as  needed 

• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays depending on business needs

• Other duties as assigned 

Education/Experience 

• High School Diploma or GED preferred 

• Minimum 1 year experience cooking at restaurant or full service hotel 

• Culinary school 2-4 year degree preferred

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for  employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,  religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This  policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,  promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.