Join our Team as an Executive Chef!

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $63,900.00 - $88,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Personal Days
Paid holidays
sick leave
Pet bereavement leave
Footwear reimbursement
Life insurance
holiday bonus
travel benefits
Friends and family rate
retirement plan with company match

Job Description

This job opportunity is with a prestigious hotel recognized for its commitment to exceptional hospitality and guest services. The hotel is part of a renowned international brand, known for offering comfortable accommodations, outstanding facilities, and exceptional guest experiences. The hotel focuses on creating a welcoming and memorable environment for all guests through its dedicated staff and superior service quality. Employees enjoy a supportive workplace culture with opportunities for professional growth and competitive compensation packages, including a comprehensive benefits offering.

The role of Executive Chef is pivotal within the hotel’s culinary department. This position requires a highly motivated and skilled culinary professional to lead and oversee the kitchen operations, ensuring that food preparation meets the highest quality standards and aligns with the hotel’s goals. The Executive Chef will direct all culinary activities, from conceptualizing menus to managing kitchen staff, to overseeing inventory and food safety protocols. This leadership role demands excellent team management to boost staff performance, maintain efficient kitchen workflows, and deliver exceptional dining experiences that exceed guest expectations.

As an Executive Chef at this hotel, you will be responsible for forecasting food requirements, planning and maintaining precise costing for all dishes, and ensuring that par levels for food inventory are consistently maintained. Your leadership will foster collaboration across departments such as sales, catering, and banquet staff to support successful events and seamless service delivery. The position also requires mentoring and coaching kitchen associates, providing constructive feedback to develop their culinary skills and enhance overall team performance.

A key aspect of the role is maintaining strict adherence to food safety, hygiene regulations, and brand standards, ensuring all kitchen operations comply with governmental guidelines and hotel's policies. You will also handle menu planning alongside the Director of Food and Beverage and ensure menu items are prepared and presented to exacting standards. Continuous communication with guests and colleagues helps in creating a welcoming atmosphere and resolving any kitchen-related issues promptly.

The Executive Chef will play an active role in maintaining the cleanliness, security, and operational condition of kitchen equipment and storerooms. This role might also involve serving as manager on duty, representing the culinary operations during your assigned shifts. The position offers an exciting chance to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced, professional environment where passion for culinary excellence is rewarded. If you are a dedicated culinary leader eager to make a lasting impact in the hospitality industry, this role invites you to bring your creativity, leadership, and expertise to a well-established hotel dedicated to premier culinary experiences.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in kitchen management or culinary leadership
  • ability to operate computers and office equipment
  • knowledge of culinary department services and facilities
  • detail oriented and organized
  • proficiency in basic math skills
  • ability to communicate effectively with individuals inside and outside the company
  • capability to work in varied temperature environments including freezers and hot kitchens
  • ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and maneuvering equipment
  • availability to stand and move for extended periods
  • compliance with health and safety regulations

Job Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an executive chef or similar leadership role in a culinary setting
  • strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations
  • excellent leadership and team management skills
  • ability to perform menu planning and cost control
  • effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • proficiency with kitchen equipment and culinary software
  • formal culinary education or certification preferred
  • experience working in a hotel or large-scale food service environment
  • ability to handle high-pressure situations and multitask effectively

Job Duties

  • Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports for management
  • maintain accurate costing and documentation for all dishes prepared and sold
  • oversee appropriate par levels for food items
  • manage daily kitchen activities, planning and assigning work while setting performance goals for associates
  • provide mentoring, coaching, and constructive feedback to enhance team performance
  • foster teamwork and quality service through daily communication with other departments
  • collaborate with sales, catering, and banquet staff to ensure successful events
  • address customer questions and issues related to kitchen services
  • assist the Director of Food and Beverage with menu planning
  • engage with guests and fellow associates to create a welcoming environment
  • ensure menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards
  • maintain security and proper storage of food, beverage products, and kitchen equipment
  • ensure kitchen equipment and storerooms are regularly cleaned and in operational condition
  • adhere to governmental regulations, brand standards, and hotel policies
  • may also serve as manager on duty

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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