Chef de Cuisine - Weathervane

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains all kitchen operations and food preparation
• Establishes and enforces nutrition and sanitation standards, adhering to all standard operating procedures and order guides
• Ensures safety conditions by correcting unsafe conditions in a timely manner
• Conducts and enforces staff safety training for food, supplies, and equipment handling
• Maintains high standards of food quality, service, and cleanliness
• Maintains professional relationship with vendors
• Participates in hiring, training, and development of kitchen department
• Counsels and evaluates all immediate department staff and accurately documents disciplinary action
• Attends department meetings when required and helps keep all departments informed of culinary activities and concerns
• Reads, understands, and adheres to all present and future policies, rules, and procedures
• Maintains kitchen equipment in excellent working condition, and coordinates repairs as necessary
• Supports all food operation areas of the restaurant, including banquets, events, etc.
• Must be knowledgeable of state and federal laws regarding employee and customer health and safety and maintain records as required for all state and federal agencies

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have extensive knowledge of various cuisines and foods
• Presents a professional image of leadership
• Possesses strong administrative and organizational skills
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on guest service
• Directs and motivates Food and Beverage staff with varied job positions
• Must be available to work flexible schedules based on business demands and staffing needs

Education And Experience

• Culinary degree preferred and/or a minimum of 5 years working as Chef/Sous Chef
• Prior management experience preferred
• Must be Food Handler Certified (or able to obtain certification upon hire)

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, look at computer screens, use a mouse and/or keyboard; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds