Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
The hiring organization is a distinguished hospitality group known for its commitment to excellence, sustainability, and exceptional guest service. Dedicated to culinary innovation and operational excellence, the company manages a portfolio of hospitality properties including hotels and upscale dining establishments. Focusing on elevating customer experiences and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety, the organization operates with a core philosophy that values people as their greatest asset, emphasizes service with heart, champions only excellence, remains adaptive, and encourages ownership among its team members.
The role of Assistant Executive Chef within this esteemed hospitality group is a pivotal position that supports the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, preparing high-quality food items, and ensuring adherence to established food quality, guest service, and sustainability standards under the company’s EarthView program. This role offers an exciting growth path pointing towards roles such as Executive Sous Chef, Chef, and ultimately Executive Chef, making it an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking career advancement in a dynamic and supportive environment.
As Assistant Executive Chef, the candidate will play a key role in leading kitchen staff, managing food preparation, and maintaining the organization’s signature culinary standards. You will be responsible for interviewing, selecting, and training kitchen staff while maintaining ongoing coaching and staff development efforts to align team performance with brand values and quality expectations. Overseeing the preparation and production of menus involves development and execution of innovative recipes based on tested methods, focusing on consistency, taste, presentation, and portion control.
Managing kitchen operations and assigned personnel is central to the role, ensuring all team members prepare menu items according to departmental standards such as recipes and yield guides. The position requires managing budgets, monitoring food and labor costs to avoid unnecessary expenditures and improve operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills are necessary to maintain open communication with the team, conduct performance evaluations, and hold regular staff meetings that foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
The Assistant Executive Chef must also maintain a safe working environment by strictly following OSHA standards, using protective equipment, and implementing safe work habits. Supporting the company’s sustainability practices by adhering to EarthView guidelines will also be part of your daily responsibilities. The role demands physical stamina due to the nature of kitchen work which involves standing, walking, lifting, and other manual tasks.
This position is suitable for candidates with a degree or certification from an accredited culinary program and at least three years of managerial experience in upscale or high-volume food service settings. It promises a challenging yet rewarding environment where your culinary expertise, leadership capabilities, and passion for sustainability converge to deliver an unforgettable guest experience and foster a culture of continuous development.
Join a company where 'People Are Our Capability,' 'Hearts That Serve,' 'Only Excellence,' 'Stay Nimble,' and 'Own It' are not just slogans but guiding principles embedded in every aspect of work life, creating an inspiring environment for culinary professionals to thrive and grow.
The role of Assistant Executive Chef within this esteemed hospitality group is a pivotal position that supports the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, preparing high-quality food items, and ensuring adherence to established food quality, guest service, and sustainability standards under the company’s EarthView program. This role offers an exciting growth path pointing towards roles such as Executive Sous Chef, Chef, and ultimately Executive Chef, making it an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking career advancement in a dynamic and supportive environment.
As Assistant Executive Chef, the candidate will play a key role in leading kitchen staff, managing food preparation, and maintaining the organization’s signature culinary standards. You will be responsible for interviewing, selecting, and training kitchen staff while maintaining ongoing coaching and staff development efforts to align team performance with brand values and quality expectations. Overseeing the preparation and production of menus involves development and execution of innovative recipes based on tested methods, focusing on consistency, taste, presentation, and portion control.
Managing kitchen operations and assigned personnel is central to the role, ensuring all team members prepare menu items according to departmental standards such as recipes and yield guides. The position requires managing budgets, monitoring food and labor costs to avoid unnecessary expenditures and improve operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills are necessary to maintain open communication with the team, conduct performance evaluations, and hold regular staff meetings that foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
The Assistant Executive Chef must also maintain a safe working environment by strictly following OSHA standards, using protective equipment, and implementing safe work habits. Supporting the company’s sustainability practices by adhering to EarthView guidelines will also be part of your daily responsibilities. The role demands physical stamina due to the nature of kitchen work which involves standing, walking, lifting, and other manual tasks.
This position is suitable for candidates with a degree or certification from an accredited culinary program and at least three years of managerial experience in upscale or high-volume food service settings. It promises a challenging yet rewarding environment where your culinary expertise, leadership capabilities, and passion for sustainability converge to deliver an unforgettable guest experience and foster a culture of continuous development.
Join a company where 'People Are Our Capability,' 'Hearts That Serve,' 'Only Excellence,' 'Stay Nimble,' and 'Own It' are not just slogans but guiding principles embedded in every aspect of work life, creating an inspiring environment for culinary professionals to thrive and grow.
Job Requirements
- Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred
- 3 years experience in a managerial position of an upscale and/or high volume food service establishment required
Job Qualifications
- Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred
- 3 years experience in a managerial position of an upscale and/or high volume food service establishment required
Job Duties
- Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values
- Oversee preparation and production of menus, development and execution of recipes
- Manage kitchen operations and assigned staff
- Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards
- Develop new menu items, test and create recipes
- Train, develop and evaluate personnel with regard to proper use of standard kitchen equipment and tools, techniques and skills
- Supervise kitchen personnel to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishes and portion sizes are as prescribed
- Manage budget, monitor costs and operating needs in keeping with overall containment of unnecessary expenditures
- Direct and develop skills of the team to the achievement of department and area goals
- Evaluate all direct reports and conduct introductory period and annual performance reviews
- Maintain an open door policy and address all team member issues and/or concerns in a timely manner
- Conduct divisional/departmental staff meetings on a monthly basis
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program
- Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards
- Perform other duties as requested by management
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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