Chef

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

CHEF

Reports To : Kitchen Manager

Job Type : Full Time

Hours Per Week : +40 hours

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Chef will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, back-of-the-house management, and cost management for the property. The Chef will work as part of the management team to build sales and grow the business. The position requires excellent communication and team management skills, professional appearance, and the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards.

We are looking for candidates who possess initiative, dedication, and a true passion for both hospitality and fine cuisine. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of culinary management experience in a hotel or catering environment. Applicants must be professional, organized, and flexible.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Effectively executes the planning, design, coordination, and organizational phases of all food production for the kitchen as determined together with corporate team.
• Effectively communicates with department heads in the food services, beverage and related support and operating departments.
• Oversees execution of menus and food production.
• Ensures food quality & food safety measures are executed while maintaining food costs at targeted levels.
• Maintains systems & procedures for ordering, receiving, storage, preparation & service of food.
• Oversees department selection, hiring, training, standards & procedures, evaluating, and scheduling processes.
• Continually evaluates and documents the performance of all culinary positions.
• Oversees & operates capital budgeting process including day to day forecasting of associated labor and operating costs.
• Effectively handles employee issues with appropriate documentation and follow up.
• Continually evaluates equipment, stock levels, labor, & business volume forecasting taking appropriate actions to ensure all areas are prepared and in working order.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of products offered including food recipes, prices, presentation, and all company as well as department policies.
• Ensures all operations follow safety and health guidelines in accordance with public health & sanitation regulations.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position is required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the requirements of the business :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS