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Archer

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

PTO
Hotel and restaurant discounts
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid holidays
short-term disability
long-term disability
Referral bonuses
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Archer Hotel Falls Church is a casually elegant boutique hotel located just 10 miles from Washington, D.C., within the vibrant Mosaic District on Glass Alley. This esteemed property offers 148 luxurious guest rooms and suites, complemented by the lively first-floor AKB hotel bar and an expansive 4,520 square feet of indoor meeting and event space, making it a premier destination for travelers seeking both comfort and style. Notably favored on TripAdvisor, Archer Hotel Falls Church is part of the award-winning Archer Hotel collection, renowned for its thoughtful touches and dedication to local experiences, consistently earning top rankings on trusted review... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality management or related field preferred
  • minimum of five years' experience in a professional kitchen environment with leadership responsibilities
  • certified in food safety and sanitation
  • strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally
  • capable of standing for extended periods
  • able to reach overhead, lean over, stoop and kneel
  • entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented mindset
  • excellent communication skills
  • willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and quality
  • eagerness to contribute to a positive and inclusive work culture

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in culinary leadership or executive chef roles
  • proficiency in food safety and sanitation standards
  • strong recipe development and budgeting skills
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to manage operations and maintain labor efficiency
  • knowledge of payroll, inventory, and purchasing systems
  • proven ability to lead, hire, and train culinary staff
  • innovative mindset with the ability to adapt to changing market trends
  • customer-focused with dedication to hospitality
  • capable of performing physical tasks related to kitchen duties

Job Duties

  • Direct and oversee all culinary operations including production of all hotel meals and food quality and presentation
  • ensure compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations
  • create recipes and production standards
  • assist with all performance reviews and monthly one-on-ones
  • address and resolve guest and employee concerns
  • possess in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus
  • ensure that the department is staffed sufficiently for each meal period
  • maintain P&L authority over the assigned location and department
  • identify talent both internally and externally
  • interview, hire and onboard new associates
  • inspect all food service stations during service time to ensure correct standards and cleanliness
  • ensure the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house
  • ensure completion of all opening and closing procedures by BOH employees
  • ensure compliance with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
  • maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and international market trends to create food products that satisfy guests needs
  • understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or during peak periods
  • conduct and attend all departmental meetings
  • support in meeting or exceeding budgeted sales and profit goals and maintain labor efficiency ratios
  • monitor and control food and beverage inventories
  • manage food preparation
  • develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving
  • work with Food and Beverage Director on capital expenditure needs
  • assist in any other tasks or duties as requested by management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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