Executive Chef

Burlington, MA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Exact $80,000.00

Benefits

Paid Time Off

hotel and restaurant discounts at select LodgeWorks properties

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid holidays

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Referral bonuses

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

LodgeWorks is a privately held hotel development and management company, known for its strong family culture and a rich history spanning over 35 years. Despite not having its name on the hotels, LodgeWorks is the force behind 18 exceptional hotel properties across the United States. These include the award-winning Archer Hotel boutique collection, alongside other well-known brands such as Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Aloft, Hilton Garden Inn, and Hampton Inn. With a workforce of over 950 employees nationwide, LodgeWorks prides itself on its Midwestern hospitality roots and its commitment to making hospitality the core of everything the company does. This... Show More

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
at least six months related experience in hospitality or service industry
ability to stand for extended periods and exert up to 60 pounds of force
excellent communication skills
knowledge of operational systems including payroll inventory and purchasing
ability to follow directions and guidelines
physical capability to perform tasks requiring reaching overhead leaning over stooping and kneeling
willingness to work full-time including weekends and holidays as needed
eagerness to be part of a collaborative team culture

Job Qualifications

culinary degree or equivalent experience
minimum of six months related experience in hospitality or service industry preferred
proven leadership and team management skills
strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to create recipes and menu items
experience managing food and beverage inventory and budgets
knowledge of payroll and operational systems
demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and food quality
customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Job Duties

direct and oversee all culinary operations including production of all hotel meals food quality and presentation
ensure compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations
create recipes and production standards
assist with all performance reviews and monthly one-on-ones
address and resolve guest and employee concerns
possess in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus
ensure that the department is staffed sufficiently for each meal period
maintain profit and loss authority over the assigned location and department
identify talent both internally and externally interview hire and onboard new associates with the intention of finding future leaders
inspect all food service stations during service time to ensure that correct standards and cleanliness are maintained
ensure the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house
ensure the completion of all opening and closing procedures by back of house employees
ensure compliance with all Department of Health and company sanitation standards
maintain an up-to-date knowledge of local and international market trends to create food products that satisfy guests needs thereby maximizing sales opportunities
understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or during peak periods
conduct and attend all departmental meetings
support in meeting or exceeding budgeted sales and profit goals maintain labor efficiency ratios to ensure guest service and cost effectiveness
monitor and control food and beverage inventories
manage food preparation
develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving
work with Food and Beverage Director on capital expenditure needs
assist in any other task or duties as requested by management

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