Executive Chef

• Develop diverse menus catering to various tastes and dietary preferences
• Regularly update menus with seasonal and trending items
• Tested recipes with each menu
• Supervise and lead culinary staff, including sous chefs, cooks, and kitchen personnel
• Oversee daily schedules and actively participate in event operations
• Monitor food and labor costs
• Enforce health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with local regulations
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and cost control to meet budget goals
• Write, cost, test, and update menu specifications and recipes
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary staff to enhance skills and promote career growth
• Make effective use of available resources, including time, labor, and materials
• Assist in ensuring schedules align with forecasts
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain cleanliness in back-of-house areas
• Ensure proper handling of perishables and maintain equipment in working order
• Collaborate with event planners to execute successful culinary experiences for special events, private parties, and VIP functions
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• planning, assigning, and directing work
• appraising performance
• rewarding and disciplining employees
• addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Extensive experience as an executive chef in a high-volume environment
• Professional training through culinary education is preferred
• Excellent menu planning and execution skills for various events and VIP operations
• Excellent supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills
• Experience with P&L and budgeting processes
• Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality, and managing food and labor costs
• Creativity and innovation in menu planning and culinary execution
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment
• A willingness to contribute and support fellow team members with a hands-on approach as needed
• Ability to work extended hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for requisitions, recipe reading, and communication with associates and leaders
• Sufficient mobility to perform tasks, including reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift, push, and pull approximately 50 lbs
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan