Executive Chef

A growing Hotel Management Group seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead its culinary team and is responsible for defining the culinary experience for their full-service restaurant as well as their banquet and conference center catering. The Ideal Candidate will be passionate about building a destination restaurant for the community and discovering the many options for locally farmed and sourced ingredients and incorporate them into the menu. Are you looking for a new opportunity with a stable company with a great culture that offers opportunities for professional growth? If so, please submit your resume today!Executive Chef Responsibilities:Develops and leads a culture within the kitchen of passionate, creative, team-oriented, and guest-focused professionals to ensue culture consistency through the property.Develops well-defined recipes and portion specifications for the restaurant; including seasonal menu items using locally sourced ingredients from independent farmers and growers when available.Provides oversight and direction on all menu items from breakfast through dinner and including special events, banquets, and conferences.Trains staff on the fundamentals of quality cooking and excellent plate presentation, frequently reviewing finished products for quality and presentation before the orders are sent to the guest.Reviews daily/weekly/monthly food cost reports with key kitchen and F team members.Ensures compliance with all food handling, storage, preparation, sanitation, safety, and equipment standards.Executive Chef Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or in a related area, such as hospitality. Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.At least four years of progressive experience in an upscale, high-volume restaurant is required, with catering and food production experience preferred.Ability to problem-solve with solid verbal and written communication skills.Have or obtain nationally recognized food sanitation certificate, such as Servsafe or TIPS.Executive Chef Benefits:Competitive Salary - $65,000 to $70,000BonusHealth InsuranceVacation/PTO401K