Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $78,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Unidine is a leading hospitality food service group renowned for its commitment to exceptional culinary experiences and innovative dining programs across the United States. As an industry pioneer, Unidine prides itself on its dedication to scratch cooking, the use of fresh ingredients, and contemporary venue concepts, all aimed at creating extraordinary dining opportunities for its guests. With locations ranging from restaurants and bars to cafeterias and bistros, Unidine continuously pushes the boundaries of culinary excellence to serve hundreds of clients nationwide. This culture of innovation and passion is fueled by a team of talented professionals who are empowered with the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Valid ServSafe certification
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in culinary or kitchen management
  • Ability to lead and supervise kitchen staff
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and health regulations
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
  • Flexibility to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities

Job Qualifications

  • A.S. or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
  • Extensive catering experience a plus
  • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable
  • Institutional and batch cooking experiences
  • Hands-on chef experience a must
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Must be experienced with computers including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail and Internet
  • Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
  • ServSafe certified

Job Duties

  • Lead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
  • Provide direction on menu development based on product availability
  • create distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients
  • Seek out sources for fresh food
  • monitor all produce and meat for freshness
  • Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food
  • Research customer preferences and develop a menu which incorporates local foods and flavors
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards
  • Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
  • Communicate the importance of safety procedures, detail procedure codes, ensure employee understanding of safety codes, monitor processes and procedures related to safety
  • Monitor the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
  • Follow and enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards
  • Participate in the development and implementation of business strategies for the community aligned with client's mission, vision values and strategies
  • Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment
  • Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas
  • Analyze financial and operational information on an ongoing basis to adjust business plans, labor requirements, and operating costs
  • Develop, implement, and manage the department's budget
  • continually analyze, forecast, monitor, and control labor and food costs
  • Identify major revenue and expense opportunities and possible problems
  • Control food cost, labor, and other expenses
  • monitor actual versus budgeted expenses
  • Oversee the food inventory, purchasing, control, and disbursement of all food supplies
  • Schedule staff based upon forecasted volumes
  • Create 100% resident satisfaction by providing team members with the training and resources they need to maximize engagement and deliver best in class service
  • Maintain professional attitude and appearance while engaging with residents and community staff
  • Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
  • Provide and support service behaviors that exceed customer satisfaction and retention
  • Empower employees to provide excellent customer service
  • Establish guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters
  • Ensure ongoing training for employees to understand guest expectations
  • Ensure employees provide genuine hospitality and teamwork
  • Use teamwork to support guests and employees
  • Seek opportunities to improve the customer experience by seeking resident feedback and developing improvement strategies
  • Review resident satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement
  • Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints
  • Regularly lead team member meetings
  • Establish goals including performance, budget, and team goals
  • Solicit employee feedback, utilize an open door policy, and review employee satisfaction results to address concerns
  • Develop and implement strategies supporting team member engagement
  • Ensure fair and equitable treatment of employees
  • Provide training needed to understand expectations and job responsibilities
  • Provide necessary tools for duties
  • Communicate performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback
  • Provide coaching and counseling to achieve performance objectives and full potential

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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