Chef manager Jobs in St louis mo

Job Description

Job Description

A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

Position Summary

City Winery strives to deliver the highest-end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall management and oversight of culinary strategies, initiatives, and daily operation to ultimately ensure the highest standards are met for all food prepared in the kitchen and served at our property. This role is accountable for adhering to City Winery’s food culture and style, standards and expectations of food quality, freshness, and presentation, and maintaining compliance all associated regulatory guidelines. This individual will be creative thought leader with a passion for the culinary world and the ability to successfully execute culinary strategies. This role must lead by example in successfully creating and fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect.

This role leads the kitchen in all areas including but not limited to providing direction to the day-to-day kitchen coordination and operation, culinary creation and development, budgeting and financials, associate management and supervision, purchasing and inventory, and successfully partnering with all internal divisions to achieve Company goals.

The Executive Chef is responsible for creating a unified vision and leading development and training of the culinary architecture to ensure all culinary functions align and support the company’s vision, quality, and direction. This individual must create and nurture business relationships, lead and train in a hands-on fashion, exemplify leadership in internal and external guest hospitality, and create a positive atmosphere for all internal and external relations.

Why us?

Competitive pay

We are a rapidly expanding national entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendous opportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

nDORFins program designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle!

401K (and yes we match!)

Flexible Savings Accounts,HSA and Dependent Care, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Amazing discounts, 50% OFF all dining / retail wine

Free Family Meal

Tickets to available shows

And more!

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in an overall kitchen leadership or similar role
• AOS Culinary School Graduate and / or related training is a plus
• Functional working knowledge of all Health Department, OSHA, and all other related regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of current culinary / industry trends
• Ability to successfully multi-task, delegate, and manage several projects / tasks at once in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Must have demonstrated decision making and trouble-shooting skills with superior level of attention to detail
• Financial / business acumen and excellent analytical skills. Ability to meet budgets including labor, food, and applicable direct operating costs
• Ability to effectively train, develop staff and build team morale
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally across company levels in achieving overall company and business goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to lead and work as a team. Strong presentation skills both written and oral
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Must have demonstrated ability be a creative thinker
• Must be fluently literate including ability to read, write and communicate using English language, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data as required.
• Must have proficient computer and technological skills
• Must have Serve Safe food handler’s certificate

Overview of Responsibilities

Additional Requirements

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. We offer health insurance with Company contribution towards premium, generous paid time off policy, commuter benefits, 401K Retirement Plan, Volunteer Opportunities, Flexible Spending Accounts including pre-tax commuter benefits and parking, & more depending on position and other Company eligibility requirements.

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