Great Wolf Lodge

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
401k with employer match
Paid vacation time off
Paid parental leave

Job Description

Great Wolf is a leading hospitality company known for its family-friendly indoor water park resorts and memorable guest experiences across the United States and Canada. Distinguished by its commitment to quality and excellence, Great Wolf provides a fun and welcoming environment where employees are valued as part of a team that delivers exceptional service. As an industry frontrunner, Great Wolf prides itself on fostering employee growth through robust training programs, scholarship funds, and talent development initiatives that empower team members at all levels. Known for its inclusive culture, Great Wolf emphasizes diversity and supports its employees by prioritizing well-being, providing... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years experience in restaurant kitchen(s)
  • 1+ years experience in restaurant supervisory/leadership role responsible for financials, menu development, and personnel related matters
  • Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
  • Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen

Job Qualifications

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years experience in restaurant kitchen(s)
  • 1+ years experience in restaurant supervisory/leadership role responsible for financials, menu development, and personnel related matters
  • Culinary education degree
  • Previous Executive Chef experience
  • Prior kitchen experience in hotel/resort industry
  • Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
  • Proven teamwork
  • Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
  • Enthusiastic and positive energy

Job Duties

  • Manage and direct the preparation and presentation of all foods in all venues of the Lodge
  • Maintain and follow all local Health Department food preparation codes and regulations
  • Ensure all food preparation licenses and training (as required) is maintained by all pack members
  • Hire, train, supervise, schedule and participate in activities of chefs, cooks, and other pack members involved in preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with merchandising and productivity standards, cost controls and forecast needs
  • Listen actively and communicate clearly while interacting with guests to promote food products and directing staff activities
  • Analyze feedback from guests and pack members, make judgments and take action to implement suggestions for improvement
  • Maintain working rapport with all hotel staff for efficient operation and service to guests
  • Monitor staff performance, product quality and production flow
  • foster improvement where necessary
  • Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for all outlets based on current food trends, regional demographics and in accordance with revenue and profitability goals
  • Develop innovative menu selections for special banquet themes and parties in accordance with client budgetary considerations and expectations
  • Confer with Director of Food and Beverage regarding new selections and changes
  • Audit food storeroom items and storage to maintain consistent quality products using FIFO (first in, first out) and ensure adherence to all health code requirements
  • Maintain controls and tracking of high value items (proteins such as steaks, bacon and sausage, etc.)
  • Development, implementation, and monitoring of programs that assures a safe facility and work environment that is in compliance with all appropriate regulations-Food Safety, Ergonomics, Emergency Response, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Hazard Communications Programs
  • Assist the Food & Beverage Director in estimating annual food budget and controllable expenditures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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