Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $74,500.00 - $102,600.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
performance bonuses
Job Description
This opportunity is with a distinguished organization operating a high-volume commissary kitchen and food catering services, dedicated to consistent quality, innovation, and exemplary client satisfaction. As a leader in the culinary services sector, they promote a culture of excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The company values passionate culinary professionals who are eager to contribute their expertise to a growing, dynamic enterprise with a commitment to food safety and high standards.
The role of Executive Chef is pivotal within this organization, tasked with leading and managing daily operations to maintain optimal performance and uphold rigorous food safety and quality standards. This leadership position requires a highly skilled individual capable of overseeing a large and diverse team, driving operational excellence through process optimization, staff development, and strategic innovation. The Executive Chef will be responsible for conducting detailed assessments of current operations, formulating action plans to improve efficiency, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), and implementing long-term improvements to enhance client satisfaction and drive business growth.
This role demands an experienced professional who can lead by example in the kitchen, possessing strong culinary skills alongside sound financial acumen and operational expertise. The successful candidate will bring a passion for team leadership, operational strategy, and stringent food safety practices. Additionally, the Executive Chef must be adept at data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics for workforce planning, scheduling, and budgeting. With responsibilities extending beyond culinary excellence into comprehensive management and team performance optimization, the role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-paced, evolving environment.
Employment type is full-time and candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays. The position also requires proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite, reflecting the role’s multifaceted nature involving reporting and administrative responsibilities. This is an excellent career opportunity for an executive culinary professional ready to contribute to a vibrant team while championing quality, innovation, and operational success within a respected food service organization.
The role of Executive Chef is pivotal within this organization, tasked with leading and managing daily operations to maintain optimal performance and uphold rigorous food safety and quality standards. This leadership position requires a highly skilled individual capable of overseeing a large and diverse team, driving operational excellence through process optimization, staff development, and strategic innovation. The Executive Chef will be responsible for conducting detailed assessments of current operations, formulating action plans to improve efficiency, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), and implementing long-term improvements to enhance client satisfaction and drive business growth.
This role demands an experienced professional who can lead by example in the kitchen, possessing strong culinary skills alongside sound financial acumen and operational expertise. The successful candidate will bring a passion for team leadership, operational strategy, and stringent food safety practices. Additionally, the Executive Chef must be adept at data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics for workforce planning, scheduling, and budgeting. With responsibilities extending beyond culinary excellence into comprehensive management and team performance optimization, the role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-paced, evolving environment.
Employment type is full-time and candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays. The position also requires proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite, reflecting the role’s multifaceted nature involving reporting and administrative responsibilities. This is an excellent career opportunity for an executive culinary professional ready to contribute to a vibrant team while championing quality, innovation, and operational success within a respected food service organization.
Job Requirements
- Prior experience as an executive chef
- Must be able to cook
- Ability to work weekends and holiday availability is required
- Degree in an applicable discipline or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years proven experience in a senior operational role within a high-volume kitchen or food service environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control
- Excellent Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills
- Understanding of food safety, preparation and handling regulations
- Sound knowledge of process optimization, specifically with creating, implementing, and training on SOPs
- Strong leadership experience in leading, motivating and performance managing teams of 50+
- Strong data analysis skills including but not limited to forecasting, workforce planning, scheduling, resource allocation, financial planning
Job Qualifications
- Prior experience as an Executive Chef
- Degree in an applicable discipline or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years proven experience in a senior operational role within a high-volume kitchen or food service environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control
- Excellent Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills
- Understanding of food safety, preparation and handling regulations
- Sound knowledge of process optimization, specifically with creating, implementing, and training on SOPs
- Strong leadership experience in leading, motivating and performance managing teams of 50+
- Strong data analysis skills including but not limited to forecasting, workforce planning, scheduling, resource allocation, financial planning
Job Duties
- Conduct a thorough assessment of current operations and develop an action plan
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure success
- Oversee Manager-On-Duty scheduling, training, and reporting
- Ensure quality assurance and food safety
- Implement initial changes based on action plan, including process improvements, staff training programs, or operational adjustments
- Strengthen team cohesion and performance through targeted training sessions, team-building activities, and performance reviews
- Successfully implement long-term process improvements and innovations that enhance efficiency and client satisfaction
- Develop and execute a plan for continuous improvement, leveraging data and feedback to refine operations and strategies
- Foster a positive, high-performance work culture through effective leadership, clear communication, and recognition of team achievements
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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