About This Role
Directing the food ordering, preparation, production, and control for all food outlets and banquet facilities of the hotel is the core of this Executive Chef role. The position reports to the Food and Beverage Manager and ultimately the General Manager, and suits a chef with strong leadership and culinary skills.
Responsibilities
- Enhance the food product presented to guests
- Make changes that respond to the marketplace and to guests' needs, both present and anticipated
- Recommend changes to the food product
- Use market research to develop new products
- Maintain quality of food product and ensure consistency in food delivery and standards
- Work in support of team goals and measure effectiveness through the Food & Beverage profit and service performance of the hotel
- Responsible for the selection, training, and development of personnel within the department
- Exercise hire and fire discretion within the hotel's policies
- Oversee divisional matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws
- Control the elements that determine profit and loss
- Responsible for all major operating expenses
- Set margins and manage the business against projections
- Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continuous improvement in networking
- Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events
- Participate as a team player with all departments
- Provide constructive feedback to all departments
- Be a leader and a role model to all employees
Requirements
- 3 years experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef or CDC, preferably with a full-service property
- Management experience
- Experience at properties of similar size and quality
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Verifiable record improving measurable metrics in relation to the Food Department and guest satisfaction
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent service and communication skills
- Strong technical skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Computer and telephone skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Exceptional detail in follow-up
- Excellent safety and sanitation skills
- Creative problem solving skills
- Basic mathematical skills
- Strong attention to detail
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