Executive Chef

Requirements

• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and progressively coach kitchen personnel as appropriate
• Develop culinary training programs for food production employees and serve as a culinary resource to promote quality food services
• Train kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery, as well as food production principles and practices
• Direct and coordinate the work of production and dish room staff
• Maintains a close relationship with the client's staff to insure a positive working relationship
• Manage employees in accordance with State and Federal labor laws
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures
• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client
• Supervise period end inventory for all food and beverage areas
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items
• Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures
• Establish maintenance schedules in conjunction with manufacturer's instructions for all equipment
• Facilitate the maintenance and repairs of facility and equipment
• Ensure overall consistency and high quality across the various operations
• Plan menus based on such factors as market trends, customer preferences and nutritional considerations
• Design recipes, determine appropriate ingredients and specify individual serving portion for each recipe
• Inspect all locations to observe quality of food preparation and service
• Food appearance
• Cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance
• Place all food product orders and assist with shipping, receiving, and distribution
• Maintain communication with vendors
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products
• Implement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas
• Comply with all food safety regulations and practices
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations
• Process invoices to office team
• Manage all operational functions of the Culinary aspects within the Unit's operation
• Control food cost within HQ purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures
• Prepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, trends and make appropriate recommendations
• Analyze sales and inventory to maximize opportunities
• Manage payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines
• Meet payroll budget percent expectations by being strategic with coverage, on-call shifts, etc
• Schedule appropriate staff levels in accordance with budget and business forecast
• Set precedent to achieve Sales, Per Cap & Controllable Budget
• Incorporate sustainable resources into the culinary selections
• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach at the Unit
• Supports unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts
• Displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary
• Supports SSA / Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other voluntary benefits for you and your family; employee premiums applicable
• Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, employer sponsored
• Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws
• Meal Plan & Employee Discounts where applicable
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday
• Generous Paid Time Off: no accruals; employees are encouraged to schedule time off as needed within business scope
• SSA Paid Benefit: Up to 120 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying reasons, including Parental Bonding and your family's serious medical conditions
• Up to 5 days Paid Bereavement Leave
• Birthing Parent Plan covers up to (6-8) weeks fully paid leave, based on the birthing event