Executive Chef

About the role

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States. We recognize that each corporate and education dining partner is unique and strive to create programs and provide dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Assist, direct and support in daily dining service and catering events.
• Develop recipes, food preparation guidelines, create flavor pairings and execute culinary best practices.
• Stay current on developing trends in the industry.
• Monitor weekly inventory, purchasing and provide reports to General Manager and District Manager.
• Hire, develop and supervise all kitchen staff that may include Sous Chef, Line Cook, Prep Cook, and kitchen utility worker.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, state, and federal safety regulations.
• May assist with special corporate events, projects, and account openings.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree, certification from an accredited culinary association or bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Restaurant or Business.
• 7+ years; experience in a culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining, serving up to 500 plus customers daily and managing staff of 10 employees (or more).
• Possess exceptional time management skills along with strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and direct staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online ordering systems.
• Knowledge of all state and local food handling regulations.
• Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, bend for daily work schedule.

About Us

American Dining Creations offers:

• Weekly pay
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Bonus programs for eligible positions

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

Not specified