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The Executive Chef is responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production, and control of all culinary operations and supervising chefs and their specific areas. The Executive Chef will report to the General Manager.
Job Responsibility:
Directing and administering the planning, preparation, production, and control of all culinary operations
Supervising chefs and their specific areas
Hands-on management of all areas and walking the spaces prior to events to ensure the highest quality
Focus on teaching and growing the Chefs
Providing the highest quality food with a seasonal menu and specials
Implementing and enforcing all departmental and organizational policies and procedures
Assuring staff compliance with all standards, policies, and procedures and safety rules
Managing associates utilizing the culinary team through planning and scheduling of menus, cost cards, work assignments and performance development
Administering corrective counseling process, training and development, appraisals, payroll accountability
Analyzing menu and food costs for all kitchens and the preparation of cost and quality efficient menus/specials
Preparing reports regarding food and menu analysis
Preparing in partnership with the GM and Finance annual budgets
Preparing in partnership with the GM, Client, Suites & Concessions Manager menu items and monitor feedback
Overseeing inventory management
Performing end of month inventory
Requisitioning and purchasing
Maintaining effective vendor relationships
Overseeing the sanitation standards of all kitchens
Overseeing all culinary employees to achieve budgetary, food quality and customer service expectations
Making effective use of available resources
Assisting in ensuring schedules are complete
Monitoring the Scheduling of temps
Communicating and working closely with General Manager, Warehouse, and Clients
Crosstraining those within the culinary department
Conducting in person interviews and tastings for future Sous Chef openings
Demonstrating competent product knowledge
Performing additional related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required
Attending ongoing onsite team meetings, meetings with the health department, client planning and reoccurring meetings, and departmental meetings
Being present for events and premium area walks
Requirements:
Minimum five (5) years of experience as an Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume full-service food operation
Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiency, quality, food, and labor costs
Must have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation
Must have excellent managerial, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service
Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment
Detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays
Open to providing incidental or short-term support to other facilities in the event of a business emergency