Executive Chef

Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Hourly

Internship

Consulting

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $88,000.00 - $108,000.00

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

Employer matching

Wellness app reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job Description

Porter is a dynamic and innovative venture within the One Workplace family, headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a company specializing in creating thoughtful, human-centered workspaces, Porter aims to foster meaningful relationships and enhance employee productivity through collaborative design. They have partnered with both leading global and local companies to transform office environments, promoting creativity and engagement in the workplace. Central to their philosophy is the commitment to radical hospitality - going beyond the expected to deliver sincerity and integrity in their services. Porter's dedication to diversity and inclusion is evident in their hiring practices and cultural values. They strive to... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in culinary and catering management
Proven success in budget management and cost control
Certification in food safety and sanitation preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Professional demeanor and discretion in handling confidential matters

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field
7+ years of experience in culinary and catering management, with a strong track record of success
Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management and cost control
Knowledge of current food trends and dietary restrictions
Certification in food safety and sanitation (e.g., ServSafe) is preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of menu creation
Professional demeanor and appearance with ability to handle confidential issues with discretion
Self-motivated with decision-making ability and prudent judgment
Strong leadership skills with ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Ability to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Job Duties

Leads kitchen management team
Provides direction for all day-to-day operations
Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
advocates sound financial/business decision making
demonstrates honesty/integrity
leads by example
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently
Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas
Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc
Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety
Manages department expenses including food cost, labor cost and controllable cost
Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility
Conducts menu development to maintain interest from tenants
Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications
Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards
Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations
Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills
Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations
Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility
Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to company standards
Provides information to executive teams in a timely manner

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