hos·pi·tal·i·ty (noun): The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

When you think of home, how do you picture it? Is there a plate of warm baked biscuits in the morning? An ice cold pitcher of sweet tea to rescue you from the heat of the afternoon? Is it a place where everyone you meet treats you like family, and welcomes you with open arms?

At Our Town Hospitality, Our Town is your home.

Located in the heart of Tampa's Westshore district, Hotel Alba feels right at home surrounded by high-end residential neighborhoods and world-class shopping and dining. Hotel Alba features 222 stylish guest rooms meticulously designed to provide a memorable experience to business and leisure travelers.

BASIC FUNCTION: 

          The Banquet Chef is responsible for all for and beverage prepearation for the funtions scheduled on property and to assist the daily functionality of the kitchen/culinary department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for writing transfers and food requisitions which are overseen by the Executive Chef.

Prepare, together with assigned cooks, food items designated by the Executive Chef according to the property’s standard recipes and policies.

Promote teamwork between kitchen and other food and beverage outlets.

Consult with the Executive Chef on daily and weekly banquet forecast and special functions.

Consult with cooks on duty regarding mise en place and the food requisitioning for upcoming functions.

 Responsible for the care and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.

Place order with Stewarding Department for the plates, silver, mobile equipment, etc. needed for each function.

Supervise and train staff.

Responsible for preparing cooking alcohol beverages requisition for the Executive Chef’s signature.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.

Three to five years culinary experience in a multi unit hotel or conference center.

Previous experience supervising a staff of fifteen or more employees.

Three years culinary training.

Knowledge of culinary departments.

Good working knowledge of basic accounting.

Creative, innovative and assertive personality.

Excellent communication skills.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate, or retaliate against any employee or applicant in any manner prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time