Executive Chef - Dallas Marriott Suites

Dallas, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a distinguished hospitality company that operates in the food and beverage sector, specializing in providing exceptional culinary experiences across both restaurant and banquet settings. This company is committed to quality food production, excellent service, and maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and cleanliness. With a focus on team collaboration and guest satisfaction, this organization fosters a dynamic work environment where culinary professionals can thrive and develop their skills. The establishment likely offers positions that blend hands-on kitchen leadership with administrative oversight to ensure cohesive kitchen operations are efficiently managed.

The role being offered is that of an Executive Chef, a pivotal leadership position responsible for supervising, guiding, and training kitchen associates to deliver high-quality food preparation in both dining and banquet contexts. This position requires a keen eye for timing, portion control, food quality, and sanitation standards. The Executive Chef will be instrumental in scheduling and evaluating kitchen personnel, including utility and sanitation staff and those working in the employee cafeteria. Disciplinary actions and performance reviews fall within this role's scope, emphasizing leadership and team management. Another critical function is inventory control, ensuring supplies and materials are adequately stocked to support kitchen operations effectively.

Furthermore, this role entails establishing, directing, and reviewing food preparation, purchasing, and production performance standards to ensure coordinated and efficient kitchen activities. The Executive Chef is expected to uphold sanitation and cleanliness standards rigorously in food and beverage areas. They also play a key role in monitoring food costs, kitchen labor, and related expenses to meet financial targets.

Candidates for this role must have substantial experience, with a minimum of three years as an Executive Chef, including expertise in menu design and recipe creation. A thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relating to food handling and production is required. This position demands a strong work ethic, self-initiative, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite. The schedule may vary and include nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the hospitality industry's nature. The company values individuals who enjoy teamwork and are passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences.

The physical requirements for this role involve working in a standard office environment, including prolonged periods sitting at a desk for computer work, occasional standing and walking, fine motor skills for typing and office equipment use, effective communication skills, and the ability to perform moderate lifting when necessary. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed to support all employees.

This Executive Chef role offers an opportunity to lead a culinary team with a focus on excellence, operational control, and guest satisfaction, making it a highly rewarding career path within the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

Minimum three years experience as executive chef including record of menu design and recipe creation
Knowledge of federal state and local laws and regulations as it relates to food handling and food production
High work ethic and self initiative
Strong computer skills in microsoft suite
Ability to work varying schedules including nights weekends and holidays
Ability to work in a standard office environment
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer six to eight hours a day
Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday
Frequent fine motor skills use of hands and fingers for keyboarding typing utilizing a mouse or trackpad writing and operating office equipment
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Occasionally required to stand walk bend reach or carry items
Ability to lift and or move 10 to 25 pounds as needed
Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation
Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings use phone and or headset
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role

Job Qualifications

Minimum three years experience as executive chef including record of menu design and recipe creation
Knowledge of federal state and local laws and regulations as it relates to food handling and food production
High work ethic and self initiative
Strong computer skills in microsoft suite
Ability to work varying schedules including nights weekends and holidays
Enjoy working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for guests
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Job Duties

Efficiently supervise guide and train kitchen associates to provide quality food production for both restaurants and banquets focusing especially on timing portions food quality and sanitation cleanliness
Schedule evaluate supervise and direct all kitchen personnel including utility and sanitation as well as the employee cafeteria providing disciplinary action if necessary
Ensure appropriate inventory of supplies and materials needed for associates to perform their jobs
Establish direct and review performance standards in food preparation purchasing and production to ensure effective controlled and coordinated efforts are achieved
Monitor direct and coordinate effective sanitation cleanliness and organization efforts in food and beverage areas
Responsible for the review and accomplishment of cost goals in the area of food cost kitchen labor and related expenses