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Chef de Cuisine - Elon University

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $42,600.00 - $58,300.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Harvest Table Culinary Group is a leading culinary organization dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences rooted in service, quality, and innovation. With a focus on sustainability and responsibility, the company offers a diverse range of culinary solutions tailored to meet the unique tastes and needs of its guests. Committed to operational excellence, Harvest Table Culinary Group fosters a culture of continuous improvement, creativity, and collaboration among its teams. Recognized for its dedication to culinary excellence, the group emphasizes nutritionally balanced, responsibly-sourced ingredients, ensuring that every meal served meets the highest standards of quality and presentation.

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Job Requirements

  • degree from an accredited culinary institute preferred but not required
  • bachelor's degree preferred
  • 4-7 years' executive-level culinary management experience required
  • minimum 2-3 years' culinary management experience in a multi-unit setting required
  • ServSafe Certification
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation, food products, and food service equipment
  • ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals and ensure full comprehension of the topic, risk, or liability level
  • passion for food trends, flavors, innovation, and recipe development

Job Qualifications

  • ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals and ensure full comprehension of the topic, risk, or liability level
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation, food products, and food service equipment
  • degree from an accredited culinary institute preferred but not required
  • bachelor's degree preferred
  • 4-7 years' executive-level culinary management experience required
  • minimum 2-3 years' culinary management experience in a multi-unit setting required
  • ServSafe Certification
  • passion for food trends, flavors, innovation, and recipe development

Job Duties

  • manages the performance, attendance, customer service, appearance, and conduct of the culinary brigade
  • focuses on culinary excellence, innovation, and experience relative to the food program in support of operational excellence
  • coaches employees by establishing a shared understanding of what needs to be achieved and how it is to be accomplished
  • ensures food offerings align with the Harvest Table Culinary Group's Core Pillars and Menu Commitments
  • implements and monitors menu and inventory management system including ensuring cost control and mitigation of loss prevention, completion of weekly inventory audits, and maintenance of appropriate inventory levels based on menu needs
  • leads in ensuring excellent quality and presentation of all food by offering sustainable, responsibly-sourced, and nutritionally-balanced options
  • develops and implements relevant training to increase the knowledge and capability of culinary staff in collaboration with Culinary/Chef's Council
  • assists in the development and management of annual operational budget including estimation and management of food and labor cost goals
  • maintains food cost at reasonable levels without impacting quality standards
  • monitors and directs culinary brigade to ensure adherence to recipes and portion standards complying with QA process
  • participates in food management process using PRIMA system for ordering and invoice processing
  • interacts with guests weekly to obtain feedback via VOC program
  • ensures compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals including waste management, standard menus, recipes, and ingredients while managing customer-driven menus and labor standards
  • carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and laws
  • ensures compliance with food, occupational, and environmental safety policies
  • participates in service education through daily pre-shift huddles, menu meetings, and new associate training programs

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location