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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 $64,300.00 - $88,600.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Employee assistance program

Job Description

HHM Hotels is a renowned hospitality group known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through their dedication to quality, service, and sustainability. With a solid reputation in the hotel and resort industry, HHM Hotels is committed to creating memorable stays for their guests by maintaining high standards and promoting a positive work environment. The company believes in fostering growth and opportunity for its employees while embracing diversity and equal opportunity hiring practices. The organization places a high value on core principles such as people capability, hearts that serve, only excellence, staying nimble, and owning responsibilities, which form the backbone of their... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts
  • One to two years experience as an Executive Chef
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including holidays and weekends
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, pushing, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching

Job Qualifications

  • Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts
  • One to two years experience as an Executive Chef
  • Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation
  • Knowledge of menu concept and design

Job Duties

  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values
  • Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute
  • Review daily menu specials, banquet event orders and inventory food items for daily use
  • Requisition day’s supplies and ensure they are received and stored correctly
  • Communicate needs with purchasing and storeroom personnel
  • Ensure quality of products received
  • Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, and health/safety and sanitation follow-up
  • Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, equipment and that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides and photography are posted and current
  • Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards
  • Develop new menu items, test and write recipes
  • Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction
  • Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies
  • Assist catering department with developing special menus for functions
  • meet with clients as requested
  • Review sales and food cost daily and ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently
  • Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program
  • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards
  • Perform other duties as requested by management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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