Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $71,000.00 - $97,800.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
performance bonuses
Job Description
The Executive Chef position is offered within a dynamic and esteemed hospitality environment, known for delivering exceptional food and beverage services while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction. This role is situated in a property where the culinary team plays a vital part in crafting memorable dining experiences across multiple outlets. The establishment values a high standard of professionalism, culinary creativity, and operational efficiency, striving to balance cost management with delivering fresh and diverse menu options that meet the expectations of a varied clientele. The Executive Chef is entrusted with a key leadership position, pivotal in... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary education of 2 or more years preferred
- 3 to 5 years experience in similar position required
- Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
- Proficient knowledge of human resources management
- Excellent knowledge of back-of-house systems, ordering and inventory
- Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Available to work on call, all shifts, after hours, weekends and 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 and racing license
Job Qualifications
- Culinary education of 2 or more years preferred
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in a similar executive chef position
- Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
- Proficient in human resources management
- Excellent knowledge of back-of-house systems, ordering and inventory
- Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Availability to work on call, all shifts, after hours, weekends and public holidays
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
- Aptitude to learn automated inventory and purchasing systems
- Experience or involvement in bar operations preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming and racing license
Job Duties
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities consistent with the brand and annual plan
- Ensure high quality food and beverage to guests while maintaining cost to an acceptable level
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
- Emphasize food diversity and quality in appropriate fashion
- Direct and manage staff of culinary and stewarding teams
- Develop new recipes, plan menus and perform administrative tasks
- Hire, train, and coach staff to ensure prompt, fresh and appealing product and service delivery
- Train staff in safe operating procedures of equipment and machinery
- Establish and review staffing levels to maintain budgeted employment
- Enforce company policies, procedures, safety, and health regulations
- Monitor service execution, ticket times, and production schedules
- Maintain recipes and ensure proper execution regularly
- Develop prep and production schedules for all restaurants
- Control food costs, purchasing specifications, storeroom requisitions, portion and waste control
- Schedule maintenance for all kitchen equipment
- Prepare annual budgets and work with Food and Beverage Team
- Coordinate menu and pricing improvements
- Collaborate with Marketing Team for VIP events and promotions
- Maintain cooperative relationships with management and vendors
- Obtain feedback on food and service quality
- Handle customer problems and complaints
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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