Cafe Executive Chef

Honolulu, HI, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,600.00 - $97,300.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

retirement plans

Career Development

Work-life balance

Job Description

Hard Rock International (HRI) is a globally renowned hospitality and entertainment company, operating over 265 locations across more than 70 countries. The company is famous for its extensive collection of authentic music memorabilia, representing over 86,000 pieces that reflect the essence of rock and roll culture. HRI's venues include Rock Shops®, live performance venues, and cafes that deliver memorable experiences to guests worldwide. In addition to its hospitality ventures, Hard Rock has diversified through Hard Rock Digital, an online sportsbook and gaming platform, launched in 2020. The company has earned multiple prestigious recognitions, including being named the number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction among Upper Upscale Hotels by J.D. Power for two consecutive years and receiving accolades from Deloitte Private, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes for excellence in management, diversity, and employer branding within the travel, leisure, gaming, and entertainment sectors.

The Executive Chef role at Hard Rock International is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing all kitchen and back-of-house operations within the cafe. This leadership role requires upholding Hard Rock's culinary standards, ensuring that all food served is visually appealing, properly cooked, accurately portioned, and promptly delivered. The Executive Chef must demonstrate financial expertise by managing the cafe's budget and profit and loss (P&L) statements, controlling food costs, and aligning staffing schedules with forecast models. Maintaining high standards of brand consistency, health, safety, and hygiene is critical to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

This role demands a dynamic leader who can support senior management in cultivating a highly functional, motivated hourly team that shares a common vision for the cafe's success. The Executive Chef is also responsible for fostering a culture of customer service excellence, with all team members prioritizing guest satisfaction in every interaction. Development and training of kitchen staff are crucial, encompassing recipe adherence, banquet service, and continuous culinary skill advancement. The Executive Chef acts as a Culinary Learning Coach, implementing learning and development programs that facilitate continuous improvement and career growth for all Heart of House employees. The successful candidate is self-motivated, innovative, and passionate about food, with excellent communication skills and an ability to present ideas effectively.

Hard Rock International offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and work-life balance of its employees and their families. Benefits vary based on employment status, and detailed information is available on their career website. The company is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This role requires extensive hospitality industry experience, relevant food management certifications, and a proactive approach to operational excellence within a high-volume, globally recognized brand environment.

Job Requirements

Minimum 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry inclusive of restaurant culinary operations
possess all local food management and safety certifications
ability to learn and bring out of the box ideas to their team
genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for food
excellent verbal and written communication skills
high level of business acumen and common sense
demonstrates strong problem solving skills through ability to diagnose and implement solutions
must possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing
comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas
ability to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations to media, customers, clients, partners and other employees of the organization
multiple language abilities a plus, fluency in English required

Job Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry inclusive of restaurant culinary operations
possess all local food management and safety certifications
ability to learn and bring out of the box ideas to their team
genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for food
excellent verbal and written communication skills
high level of business acumen and common sense
demonstrates strong problem solving skills through ability to diagnose and implement solutions
must possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing
comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas
ability to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations to media, customers, clients, partners and other employees of the organization
multiple language abilities a plus, fluency in English required

Job Duties

Demonstrate financial comprehension of cafe's budget and P&L
effectively control costs of food and related purchases in alignment with budgeted expectations
manage staff schedules in accordance with the cafe's budget and forecast models
maintain the highest standards of brand, local health, safety, and food preparation hygiene requirements
support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to consistently deliver all products and services to brand standards
support senior management in building a highly functional hourly team who share a common vision and values surrounding the overall success of the cafe
develop kitchen team in all aspects of kitchen execution from 100% recipe adherence to banquet service
foster an environment of customer service in which all team members put the guest first in every situation
execute established food standards for overall guest satisfaction that meet or exceed brand standards
ensure the highest levels of hygiene and food handling practices to deliver optimal quality of product to guests
attract and retain the most exceptionally talented culinary talent available in the market and place them in positions that leverage their skills and expertise for maximum impact
clearly define goals and expectations for Heart of House hourly team members using performance review tools and hold your people accountable for successful performance
support staff development and advancement along well-defined career paths
manage a diverse team ensuring a balanced and proactive approach to increasing individual potential across the team
serve as a Culinary Learning Coach developing, implementing, and executing learning & development programs for all Heart of House employees in order to drive continuous improvement and employee
possess a self-motivated approach to his/her own personal and professional