Executive Chef

About the role

Meriwether Godsey is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and manage a high-volume food production program, as well as special events and high-end catering for a dining program at a beautiful college preparatory school in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with production staff on all food production activities.
• Purchase organically and locally produced foods, whenever possible, and work alongside production staff to incorporate these products into recipe and menu offerings daily.
• Oversee menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating the latest trends and practices.
• Ensure proper food temperatures are reached, maintained, and recorded; ensure daily records of food usage, organization of storage/cooler areas, and other compliance regulations are kept.
• Lead by example; engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships while researching price variations.
• Implement and maintain HACCP standards.
• Maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships.
• Deliver high-end catering.
• Aid in Back of House phases of financial planning, budget/cost analysis and reporting to set, monitor and achieve operating and financial goals.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or five or more years of related food service experience.
• Five or more years experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, and High-Volume Dining, and Multi-Unit experience.

Qualifications

• Application and promotion of current food trends.
• Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Participative management style and excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience cultivating talent and promoting and inclusive work environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Account and Project Management Skills.
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation and overall workplace safety standards.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client and customer relationships.
• ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Meals
• Uniforms
• Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

Pay

• Competitive Salary

Schedule

• Full-Time, Salaried Position
• Schedule that will be based around Sunday-Thursday with Friday and Saturday off (additional shifts may be needed for catering and events)