Job description

Catering & Events Chef | Hotel Windrow

The Catering & Events Chef orchestrates and prepares meals for on-site teams, and supports planning and execution for the build-out of a new special events and catering operation.

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:
The Perks

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K, HSA/FSA Plans
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail & Partner Perks (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Values-Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Develop!
• Eligible for participation in tips or tip pooling

Our Commitment to you:
“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.
Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What you’ll do:
The Brass Tacks

• Organize and execute meal planning
• Prepare weekly lunches and design to scale for off-site food sales
• Plan and arrange culinary programs for existing and new lodging properties
• Support food and beverage operations
• Build and operate catering and special events
• Supervise, train and support food & beverage operations staff

The Nitty Gritty

• 3+ years in an Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Banquet/Events Chef role
• Direct experience with events production and catering operations
• Multi-unit operational experience is a plus
• “All in” with regenerative agriculture, transparency of food sourcing, and cooking with seasons
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, and lifting products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Job locations include, but are not limited to private home kitchens, office spaces, restaurant and event venues, and mobile pop-up events.
• Able to productively work both independently and as part of a team

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Where you’ll work:
Hotel Windrow bridges the gap between small town hospitality and big city luxury in the heart of Historic Downtown Ellensburg. Central Washington's newest boutique hotel features 59 guest rooms, the renovated Elks Grand Ballroom, an additional 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully appointed event spaces, and a large art collection showcasing the work of local and regional artists.

Hotel Windrow is the home of Basalt restaurant, which features an exhibition kitchen, craft cocktails and the "Top of the Burg" rooftop bar, which boasts panoramic views of Kittitas Valley. Dishes are inspired by the flavors and stories of the region, and guests will experience elevated Pacific Northwest cuisine at the base of the towering atrium lobby.

The Fine Print
Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We strive for excellence in every position within the company and select the most qualified people who embrace our service philosophy and these values.

Accountability | Creativity | Enthusiasm | Honesty | Inclusion | Respect

Columbia Hospitality is a national management and consulting company with more than 25 years of experience in creating hospitality solutions and delivering exceptional experiences. Our portfolio includes award-winning hotels and resorts, premier residential communities, restaurants and bars, private and public golf clubs, conference centers, and distinctive venues. Columbia Hospitality has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal for their commitment to creating a fun, dynamic and nurturing work environment for team members.

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