Executive Chef | Task Force

Perks

The eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status. Salary range: $110,000 to $130,000 DOE. Cellphone allowance. Incentive eligible. Commuter/parking allowance. Get paid daily (make any day payday). Paid time off & holiday pay (because balance matters). Benefits - medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K. HSA/FSA plans - with employer contribution. Values-based culture (#OMGLIFE). Culture add (creating space for fresh perspectives). Referral bonus (get paid to recruit). Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf, and retail (yes, discounted travel!). Employee assistance program (“Columbia Cares”) volunteer opportunities. Committee participation opportunities (fun, philanthropic, diversity/equity/inclusion). Online learning platform to help you grow! Third party perks (including discounts on pet insurance, rental cars, movie and concert tickets, theme park and attractions, and so much more).

What You’ll Do

This is a traveling role that will be onsite leading and supporting our restaurants 100% of the time. Most properties are in the Seattle area but there may be extended periods of travel outside of the state.

• Maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of the kitchen and has complete responsibility for the kitchen in its entirety.
• Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standards.
• Communicates daily with General Manager for updates, changes and revisions to existing contracts.
• Maintains standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety. Follows all appropriate policies and procedures.
• Ensures timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest, and team member requests.
• Aids in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staff.
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
• Maintains standards for food and labor costs.
• Cleans and maintains food preparation areas.
• Prepares and manages creation of new menu items.
• Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated.
• Interacts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared.
• Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner.
• Reads and interprets recipes.
• Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product.
• Ensures team maintenance of grooming standards.
• Ensures team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling.
• Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures.

Nitty Gritty

A culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+ years of experience in culinary management role in a similar environment. Must possess excellent business communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries. Ability to manage according to employment and industry-relevant laws. Conflict management and negotiation skills are required. Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities. Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs. Must demonstrate excellent people skills and a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor. Be detail-oriented, reliable and punctual, and have exceptional organizational skills. Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s).