Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

HHM Hotels is a distinguished hospitality company known for managing a collection of premier hotels and resorts. With a commitment to exceptional guest experiences, quality service, and sustainable practices, HHM Hotels has established itself as a reputable brand in the hospitality industry. The company fosters a culture centered around its core values: People Are Our Capability, Hearts That Serve, Only Excellence, Stay Nimble, and Own It. Managed by HHM Hotels, this opportunity offers individuals a chance to grow professionally within a dynamic and supportive environment that values talent, teamwork, and innovation.

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Job Requirements

  • Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts
  • One to two years experience as an Executive Chef
  • Ability to work varying schedules including holidays and weekends
  • Capability to stand for extended periods, walk, push, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch
  • Commitment to practicing safe work habits and following MSDS and OSHA standards

Job Qualifications

  • Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts
  • One to two years experience as an Executive Chef or similar role
  • Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation
  • Ability to develop menu concepts and design
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations

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

OysterLink - a focused job platform for restaurants and hotels.

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