Chef

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

Chef

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Head Chef                                                                                    

POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:

Nil

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Restaurant Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

Food & Beverage Attendant

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

At Travel + Leisure our vision is to put the World on Vacation, in your position as the Chef you will be responsible for preparing, producing, and presenting all foods according to standard recipes and as directed by the Commis or Head Chef and provide a superior customer experience.

Our Values are the HEART of Travel + Leisure, the beliefs of our global team that define what we recognize as important, meaningful, and right:

Hospitality – treating everyone like family 
Engagement – delivering our promise
Accountability – owning our impact
Respect – considering others in every interaction
Teamwork – succeeding together

                                        

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include but not limited to:)

• Place highest importance to food safety and hygiene of food preparation as outlined in the HACCP principles and the local guidelines for catering establishments.
• Prepare, produce and present all foods in accordance with identified Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards, commonly accepted in the catering industry.
• Display eagerness to increase food knowledge and skills.
• Strive to minimize food wastage.
• Audits Kitchen stock & grocery lines daily & order stock as required
• Maintain exemplary grooming including fresh, ironed uniforms, wearing of name badge and ensure that personal hygiene standards are maintained at all times.
• Focus on the importance of customer service.
• Display an open friendly manner and positive attitude and team spirit.
• Follow given tasks to completion and to the best of your ability.
• Put forth your input on menus, rosters and any other issues that involves the team.
• Communicate promptly, clearly and concisely to Chef and team members on all matters.
• Be punctual when arriving at work and returning from meal breaks.
• Promote a clean and secure working environment
• Be familiar with and adhere to company occupational health and safety policies and procedures
• Employees must ensure they comply with Travel + Leisure’s OH&S Policy, procedures and any reasonable instruction given by Travel + Leisure.
• Employees must not willfully place at risk the health and safety of themselves or any other persons in the workplace and to not willfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for health and safety.
• Display innovation through inspiring, creating and improving processes and products. 
• Show integrity in all aspects of the position by doing the right thing, taking responsibility and delivering on the promise. 
• Display leadership values by ensuring effective communication and respecting your peers and managers.  Support others within the team and empower each other wherever possible. 

KEY POSITION CRITERIA:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• To be in the process of attaining the required qualifications as per State qualification requirements
• Ability to work productively in a fast paced, changing workplace.
• Able to work all hours required to run the food and beverage operations
• Ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience

A strong candidate has been identified for this position.

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.