Outlet Executive Chef

Job Description

The Executive Chef at Hard Rock International is responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and service. They support senior leadership in achieving business objectives and fostering a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Hard Rock International offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Details can be found on the company's career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including restaurant culinary operations.
• Possession of all local food management and safety certifications.
• Ability to learn and implement innovative ideas.
• Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for food.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hands above shoulders.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, balance, carry up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and noisy environments.

Skills

• Ability to learn and bring "out of the box" ideas to the team.
• Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for food.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of business acumen and common sense.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills through ability to diagnose and implement solutions.
• Ability to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations to media, customers, clients, partners, and other employees of the organization.
• Multiple language abilities a plus, fluency in English required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout the corporate office and cafes during visits (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hands above shoulders.
• Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
• Ability to travel via auto or airplane for long periods of time.