Executive Chef

General Responsibilities

• Craft culinary experiences that reflect the restaurant concept, constantly looking for new and different ways to elevate the guest’s dining experiences.
• Manage, develop, and train staff and ensures that all health regulations, safety standards, culinary expectations and hotel and departmental policies are followed.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities of their kitchens.
• Develop recipes, portion specifications, and establish standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
• Determine purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items.
• Make periodic and regular inspections of units to observe quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance.
• Collaborate with Restaurant General Manager on restaurant operations, business/financial decisions, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Have a working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control and hiring/counseling/termination policies.
• Maintains guest satisfaction, ensuring a world-class experience; Assist guests with special requests as needed.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a restaurant, hotel, and/or food and beverage unit with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume.
• Must have strong managerial experience with operations, logistics, guest service and all other aspects of the F&B operation.
• Strong knowledge of financials, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, labor controls.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Strong computer literacy, with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Read and employ math skills for following recipes.
• Exceptional communication skills, passionate, strategic and innovative.
• Able to develop strong work relationships with both Guests and Colleagues.
• Self-confident, proactive, and able to prioritize and make effective decisions.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Basic Life Insurance
• Company paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan

Compensation

$95,000 - $105,000

Schedule

N/A