Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF I - Tulsa, OK

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
Flexible
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off

Job Description

Unidine, a prestigious hospitality food service group and member of Compass Group USA, is renowned for its dedication to culinary excellence and innovative dining experiences. The company operates a diverse array of restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and bistros nationwide, emphasizing the use of the freshest ingredients and scratch cooking to provide extraordinary dishes. Unidine's commitment to pushing culinary boundaries through creative venue concepts and progressive programs positions it as an industry leader in food service. With a culture deeply rooted in passion, creativity, and skillful talent, Unidine offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for culinary professionals who aspire to make a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • associate degree or equivalent experience
  • minimum 5 years progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
  • capable of participating in client satisfaction programs/activities
  • hands-on culinary skills
  • computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, Outlook and internet
  • strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • ability to manage food cost and labor expenses
  • servsafe certification preferred
  • excellent leadership and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • a.s. or equivalent experience
  • minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
  • extensive catering experience a plus
  • experience in high volume, complex foodservice operations
  • institutional and batch cooking experience
  • hands-on chef experience
  • comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
  • willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
  • servsafe certified is highly desirable

Job Duties

  • lead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability
  • determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
  • provide direction on menu development based on product availability
  • create distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients
  • seek out sources for fresh food and monitor all produce and meat for freshness
  • maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food
  • research customer preferences and develop menus which incorporate local foods and flavors
  • prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
  • demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
  • supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
  • ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards
  • provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
  • communicate the importance of safety procedures, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety
  • monitor the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
  • follow and enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location