Executive Chef

The Kentucky Hospitality Corporation (KHC) is a leading hospitality company specializing in providing exceptional food service and lodging experiences. With a commitment to high standards in customer satisfaction, food quality, and operational excellence, KHC operates various franchises and properties that emphasize a professional work environment and a dedication to guest services. As a well-established organization in the hospitality sector, KHC is known for promoting career growth among its employees, maintaining strict adherence to policies such as safety protocols, dress code, and performance standards, and fostering a collaborative and respectful workplace culture. They take pride in blending innovation with traditional hospitality values to deliver superb dining and lodging experiences to their clientele.

We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Kitchen Supervisor to join our Kitchen Department. This full-time role encompasses the supervision and coordination of food preparation, kitchen operations, pantry, and storeroom personnel. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring high standards of food quality, sanitation, safety, and guest satisfaction, while adhering to KHC and franchise policies and procedures.

The Kitchen Supervisor will be responsible for hiring, scheduling, orienting, training, and developing kitchen workers to ensure their understanding of their respective duties, food production methods, sanitation standards, safety requirements, and guest satisfaction protocols. During peak times such as rush periods and banquets, the supervisor may actively participate in cooking and carving meats, preparing sauces, and ensuring that food is presented according to recipe and appearance standards.

Menu planning and cost control are crucial aspects of this role. The supervisor will assist in planning menus, portioning foods accurately to manage costs, utilizing food surpluses efficiently to minimize waste, and collaborating with sales teams and clients to resolve menu inconsistencies or plan special event menus. Inventory management, purchasing of foodstuffs, kitchen supplies, and equipment in compliance with KHC purchasing policies fall under the supervisor’s remit, alongside helping to maintain and develop the kitchen budget and set food prices.

The position also entails enforcing sanitation and cleanliness of the kitchen and its equipment to meet required health guidelines. Supervisory responsibilities include managing up to 25 kitchen employees, overseeing their performance, conducting appraisals, rewarding and disciplining as necessary, and addressing workplace complaints effectively. The role demands the ability to communicate clearly with all stakeholders, efficiently manage crises such as emergencies or guest conflicts, and maintain a professional image at all times.

This position demands physical stamina and the ability to work in a challenging kitchen environment, including exposure to extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, and chemicals, while adhering to strict safety standards. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be considered. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with strong culinary, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, will thrive in this dynamic and rewarding position at KHC.