Venue 5 Executive Chef - Mii amo

Basic Function

Responsible for all functions of Mii amo Kitchen operation. Oversee food preparation, merchandising, inventory and portion control, food purchasing, and employee relations for entire Mii Amo culinary department.

Work Performed

• Plan and execute all culinary operations at the Mii amo.
• Ensure production of high-quality food products at a cost level consistent with management objectives.
• Analyze and develop proper menus consistent with 5-star property standards.
• Develop and curate relationships with Relais and Chateaux culinary teams.
• Promote Mii amo and Enchantment (when necessary), via working with marketing team, media and PR agency.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef at Enchantment to develop and cross-utilize culinary talent.
• Maintain compliance with resort’s objectives and health and safety standards.
• Train and supervise all kitchen and utility personnel.
• Interview, hire, train and review performance of kitchen and utility personnel.
• Provide training, coaching and counseling for all employees to develop staff to their fullest capabilities.
• Observe safety and legal requirements as to the health and labor departments, always maintain all kitchen areas in the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Create and enforce standard recipes for all dishes to ensure proper portion control, uniformity of taste and quality.
• Develop menus, plating guides and standard recipes for all dishes to ensure proper portion control, uniformity of taste and quality.
• Test new products, presentations, recipes, trends and formulas on the market.
• Control inventory and ordering of food, cleaning equipment, cleaning supplies and utensils necessary for food production.
• Monitor labor to be in accordance with department and resort guidelines, daily.
• Collaborate with purchasing department to ensure the highest quality product at attractive rates.
• Identify opportunities for local purveyor collaborations and menu inclusions.
• Create a strong bond with journey guests.
• Oversight of Chef Garden, coordination of plantings and utilization for events and programming.
• Create and execute special culinary programming for Mii amo and Enchantment guests.
• Provide a supportive work environment and proper culture to attract and retain talent.
• Maintain business contacts with health officials.
• Maximize food profitability, achieve budgeted revenues, and control expenses and budget of food.
• Foster a work environment of teamwork and mutual service by assisting coworkers and other departments as necessary to exceed our guests’ expectations.

Supervision Exercised

• Sous Chefs
• All cooking staff
• Stewarding.

Supervision Received

• Mii amo General Manager