Executive Chef

Join us at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront, just steps away from Chesapeake Bay. From our casually elegant dining room to our bayside deck, come work at the perfect place to start your career in hospitality!

About the role

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. We understand what it takes to be part of something great and encourage you to bring your true self to work every day. We celebrate you and support your career journey with health & wellness programs, learning and development opportunities, and travel discounts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure associate compliance with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures.
• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Establish the day's priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for staff to execute.
• Review daily menu specials and offer feedback to Sous Chefs.
• Review banquet event orders and make note of any changes.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory.
• Requisition the day’s supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly.
• Communicate needs with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel.
• Ensure quality of products received.
• Ensure that staff report to work as scheduled; document any late or absent employees.
• Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, and equipment to meet business demand.
• Ensure that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, and photographs are current and posted.
• Ensure that all staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.
• Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.
• Develop new menu items, test, and write recipes.
• Review sales and food cost daily; resolve any discrepancies with the Controller.
• Ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently.
• Oversee and direct training of new hires in specified phases of the kitchen operation.
• Maintain an on-going training program for existing staff.
• Reevaluate positions in the kitchen and make changes wherever necessary.
• Interview and hire new personnel according to hotel policies and standards.
• Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs.
• Adjust schedules throughout the week to meet business demands.
• Prepare daily/weekly payroll reports.

Requirements

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety and sanitation standards, inventory management, labor scheduling, purchasing, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to consistently deliver quality food and exceptional guest experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages.
• Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and their family members (for full-time and part-time associates).
• 401K matching program for eligible associates (for full-time and part-time associates).
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you.
• Discounts with Crescent managed properties in North America for you and your family members.
• Marriott Employee Room Rate Discount Program.