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Executive Chef | Task Force

Kent, WA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay

Job Description

Columbia Hospitality is a trailblazing hospitality management company known for its values-driven culture and commitment to creating exceptional experiences. With a strong presence in the hospitality industry, the company emphasizes a people-first approach where inclusivity, respect, and collaboration are core tenets. Columbia Hospitality operates premium hotels, restaurants, and resorts, primarily in the Pacific Northwest, and is dedicated to maintaining a positive work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and well-being among its team members. Their brand is grounded in trust, open communication, and a shared drive to make a lasting positive impression on guests and employees alike. This culture is reflected... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training
  • 7+ years in industry experience
  • 2+ years in culinary management role in a similar environment
  • Excellent business communication skills
  • Ability to manage according to employment and industry laws
  • Conflict management and negotiation skills
  • Flexibility to perform multiple tasks and work under stressful situations with shifting priorities
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs
  • Excellent people skills and a professional demeanor
  • Detail-oriented, reliable and punctual
  • Possession of necessary state food handler's license(s)

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+ years of experience in culinary management role in a similar environment
  • Excellent business communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage according to employment and industry-relevant laws
  • Conflict management and negotiation skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs
  • Excellent people skills and a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor
  • Detail-oriented, reliable and punctual, and exceptional organizational skills
  • Necessary state food handler's license(s)

Job Duties

  • Maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of the kitchen and has complete responsibility for the kitchen in its entirety
  • Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standards
  • Communicates daily with General Manager for updates, changes and revisions to existing contracts
  • Maintains standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety
  • Follows all appropriate policies and procedures
  • Ensures timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest, and team member requests
  • Assists in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staff
  • Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards
  • Monitors food and labor costs
  • Conducts daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation
  • Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
  • Prepares and manages creation of new menu items
  • Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated
  • Interacts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
  • Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner
  • Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
  • Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold items
  • Reads and interprets recipes
  • Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product
  • Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards
  • Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling
  • Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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