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Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $83,489.00 - $107,343.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
meal benefits
transportation benefits
401(k)
Life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Training
Career growth opportunities
Referral program

Job Description

HMSHost is a renowned leader in airport hospitality, specializing in dining and retail services in major airports worldwide. With a rich history of providing exceptional customer experiences and culinary excellence, HMSHost is committed to delivering high-quality food and beverage options to travelers while maintaining operational efficiency. As a company, HMSHost values employee development and offers robust benefits and growth opportunities that foster a rewarding career environment. Known for its innovative concepts and dedication to service, HMSHost operates within dynamic airport settings that demand both culinary expertise and strong management skills to meet fast-paced, diverse client needs.

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Job Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in culinary arts or four-year university
  • Minimum of 5 years managerial or supervision experience in culinary or food service
  • Certification in Serve Safe Management
  • Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions and policy documents
  • Demonstrates team management and delegation skills
  • Demonstrates issue resolution and coaching abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and time efficiently

Job Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in culinary arts school or four-year university
  • Brand certification a plus
  • Minimum of 5 years managerial or supervision experience in culinary or food service
  • Certified in Serve Safe Management certification course
  • Demonstrates team management, delegation, issue resolution, coaching skills and ability to motivate others and act as a change agent
  • Demonstrates organization and multi-project time/issue management
  • Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents and converse comfortably with individuals

Job Duties

  • Supervises the day to day activities of culinary supervisory staff
  • Works with restaurant partners on menus and menu items ensuring that they can be prepared properly and timely in the airport kitchens
  • Ensures integrity of all aspects of food i.e. taste, temperature, presentation, speed of production
  • Promotes safety and sanitation, oversees inspection of product handling, establishes and maintains safe practices and follows HACCP procedures
  • Oversees the Commissary and serves as a primary contact with food vendors
  • Prices and orders food and kitchen supplies
  • Maintains effective cost control by managing the food management inventory system
  • Complies with company and franchise standards of operation procedures as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies
  • Ensures on a daily basis that all products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand or company standards
  • Identifies hiring, firing, advancement, development, promotion of culinary management staff
  • Maintains effective communication and positive associate relations by ensuring all associate activities are performed in a timely and professional manner, to include performance reviews, progressive discipline, resolving associate relations issues, managing incentive programs and executing management and associate development programs as defined by the Director of Operations
  • Provides the highest quality of customer service to the customers at all times, to include ensuring the proper training of all staff and supporting associates to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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