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Executive Chef | Task Force

Bellevue, 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
HSA
FSA
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
cellphone allowance
Commuter allowance
Parking allowance
Incentive programs
Referral Bonus
Discounted lodging
Discounted dining
Discounted spa
Discounted golf
Discounted retail
Employee assistance program
volunteer opportunities
Committee participation
Online Learning Platform

Job Description

Columbia Hospitality is a renowned hospitality management company known for delivering exceptional experiences through its people-first approach. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, diverse cultures, and values-driven leadership, Columbia Hospitality has built a reputation as an employer that not only focuses on operational excellence but also on fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. The company manages a variety of properties including hotels, resorts, and restaurants, and thrives on building tight-knit, collaborative teams that deliver on their brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. Columbia Hospitality values open communication, respect, and growth, ensuring employees have the resources and opportunities to develop... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Culinary arts degree or equivalent training
  • 7+ years in the culinary industry
  • 2+ years in a 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
  • Flexibility to multitask and work in stressful situations with shifting priorities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs
  • Excellent people skills and a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor
  • Detail-oriented, reliable and punctual
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Possession of necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)

Job Qualifications

  • A 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) to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries
  • 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 with 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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