About This Role
Leading the culinary team and elevating food service operations is the core of this Executive Chef role. You will oversee all aspects of kitchen management, menu development, food quality, and safety standards, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase culinary expertise in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment dedicated to delivering memorable guest experiences.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, guide, and train kitchen associates to provide quality food production for both restaurants and banquets, focusing especially on timing, portions, food quality, and sanitation/cleanliness
- Schedule, evaluate, supervise, and direct all kitchen personnel, including utility and sanitation as well as the employee cafeteria, providing disciplinary action if necessary
- Ensure appropriate inventory of supplies and materials needed for associates to perform their jobs
- Establish, direct, and review performance standards in food preparation, purchasing, and production to ensure effective, controlled, and coordinated efforts are achieved
- Monitor, direct, and coordinate effective sanitation, cleanliness, and organization efforts in food and beverage areas
- Review and accomplish cost goals in the area of food cost, kitchen labor, and related expenses
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience as Executive Chef, including record of menu design and recipe creation
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as it relates to food handling and food production
- High work ethic and self-initiative
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
- Proven experience in food production, kitchen management, or restaurant management roles within the food industry
- Extensive culinary experience with a strong background in fine dining, catering, banquet service, and restaurant environments
- Demonstrated supervising experience managing teams of cooks and kitchen staff effectively
- Knowledge of inventory management systems, cost control strategies, and food safety sanitizing procedures
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and foster a collaborative work environment
- Excellent menu planning skills with an eye for detail in food presentation and quality assurance
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of hospitality
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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