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Executive Chef

Employer
Hersha Hospitality Management, LP
Location
Minneapolis
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Hospitality and Tourism
Role
Executive
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
Overview

Opportunity: Executive Chef

Manage the kitchen operations in accordance with established guest service, food quality and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Director of Food & Beverage - Regional Director of Food & Beverage

Essential Job Functions

* 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.
* Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute.
* Review daily menu specials, banquet event orders and inventory food items for daily use.
* Requisition day's supplies and ensure they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with purchasing and storeroom personnel.
* Ensure quality of products received.
* Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, and health/safety and sanitation follow-up.
* Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies,equipment and that recipe cards, production schedules, platingguides and photography are posted and current.
* Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards.Develop new menu items,test and write recipes.
* Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
* Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.
* Assist catering department with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested.
* Review sales and food cost daily and ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently.
* Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs.
* 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.

Position Requirements

* Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts and/or one to two years' experience as an Executive Chef.
* Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design.

Work Environment and Context

* Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.
* Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It

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