Executive Chef

Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $71,000.00 - $97,800.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

On-call

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Job Description

Churchill Downs Incorporated is a premier company renowned for its rich heritage in horse racing and entertainment. As a leader in the gaming and hospitality industry, Churchill Downs has established a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. The company prides itself on offering engaging experiences to its guests, maintaining high standards of service and excellence across all its operations. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to fostering a supportive workplace culture, Churchill Downs Incorporated continuously evolves to meet the needs of its employees and customers alike.

This Executive Chef role is a pivotal po... Show More

Job Requirements

2+ year’s culinary education preferred
3-5+ years’ experience in similar position required
advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
proficient knowledge of human resources management
excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory
excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
available to work on call, all shifts, after hours, over weekends and on public holidays
proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
aptitude to learn automated inventory and purchasing systems
experience or involvement in bar operations preferred
able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

Job Qualifications

2+ year’s culinary education preferred
3-5+ years’ experience in similar position required
advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
proficient knowledge of human resources management
excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory
excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
available to work on call, all shifts, after hours, over weekends and on public holidays
proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
aptitude to learn automated inventory and purchasing systems
experience or involvement in bar operations preferred
able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

Job Duties

Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities consistent with the brand and annual plan
ensuring high quality food and beverage to our guests while maintaining cost to an acceptable level
cleanliness and organization are key
always cleaning
high emphasis on food diversity and quality coming out in appropriate fashion
direct and manage staff of culinary and stewarding teams
work outside of the kitchen in developing new recipes, planning menus and other administrative tasks necessary
maintain high standards and efficiency by hiring, training, and coaching the right staff to ensure prompt, fresh and appealing product and service delivery
professional and rewarding
train staff in safe operating procedures of all equipment, machinery, and other required training
establish and thereafter review staffing levels to maintain budgeted levels of employment
delegate authority, and assigns duties to all culinary and stewarding team members, as necessary
establish and enforce company policies, procedures, safety, and health regulations
establish right standard of service delivery, and then monitor and consistently execute on service execution, ticket times, and production schedules
establish recipes for all menu items and ensure proper execution on a regular basis
develop prep and production schedules for kitchen to ensure product availability in all restaurants
control food costs and establish purchasing specifications, storeroom requisitions system, product storage, portion control, and waste control
establish maintenance schedules in conjunction with manufacturer's instructions for all equipment
develop annual budgets and business plans and works with the F&B Team to achieve department and organizational results
coordinate with staff to revisit and improve menu and recipe ideas and pricing
work with the Marketing Team to prepare for VIP events and fun and engaging promotions that require the involvement of food and beverage operations
maintain a cooperative relationship with property management and vendors to ensure goals and expectation are achieved
obtain feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints
other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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