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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 $100,000.00 - $115,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
401(k) savings plan

Job Description

Sheraton Pentagon City is a premier upscale hotel situated in Arlington, Virginia, boasting breathtaking views of the Washington, D.C. monuments and located just one mile from Arlington National Cemetery. As part of HEI Hotels & Resorts, Sheraton Pentagon City exemplifies a commitment to excellence in the hospitality industry, providing its guests with exceptional accommodations, dining experiences, and event services in a vibrant and culturally rich location. The hotel prides itself on fostering a fun, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture that enables its associates to perform at their best while growing professionally and personally. Employees at Sheraton Pentagon City enjoy a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Post-secondary education preferred
  • Minimum five years of relevant experience in kitchen management
  • Proven experience in a hotel environment preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of food service principles and practices
  • Strong leadership and personnel management skills
  • Ability to manage budgets and control costs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment
  • Availability to work regular shifts and comply with attendance policies

Job Qualifications

  • Two plus years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable
  • Five plus years of employment in a related position
  • Hotel experience preferred
  • Requires advanced knowledge of principles and practices within the food profession including experiential knowledge for management of people and complex problems and food and beverage management
  • Knowledge of hotel operations including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning
  • Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and ensure accomplishment of goals
  • Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to adapt communication style to different audiences

Job Duties

  • Direct the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing
  • Manage human resources in the kitchen to attract, retain, and motivate associates while providing a safe environment
  • Interview, hire, train, develop, empower, coach, counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication, and discipline and terminate as appropriate
  • Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner
  • Monitor and control the maintenance and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment meeting or exceeding federal, state, corporate, and franchise standards and regulations
  • Develop, implement, and manage the department's budget
  • analyze, forecast, monitor, and control labor and food costs to meet or exceed management and budget objectives
  • Develop and implement menus and backup plans within corporate guidelines to improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality
  • Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses
  • Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
  • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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