Chef and B

Azul Hospitality•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chef and B oversees all culinary and food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and profitability across all outlets, including restaurants, bars, in room dining, and banquets. This position combines culinary innovation with strategic business management, leading both kitchen and front of house teams to consistently deliver high quality service, products, and innovative offerings.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
Requires good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic.
Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Must possess intermediate computer skills.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Ability to analyze, foresee user needs, and makes judgments to ensure proper tools are provided at property level.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound business decisions.
Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, and POS.
Self-driven and able to work independently.
Exceptionally strong in issue resolution and proven analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
Working knowledge of OSHA, food safety, and labor laws.
High school diploma or equivalent is required; a culinary or hospitality degree is preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of combined Food and Beverage and culinary management experience is necessary.
Demonstrated success in leadership, operations management, and team development is essential.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid training are preferred.
A valid driver’s license may be required for specific duties.
DABS Manager Training Certification

Responsibilities

Direct and organize the daily operations of all Food and Beverage outlets and culinary teams to achieve the highest quality of food and service.
Supervise and coordinate activities of chefs, cooks, bartenders, servers, and stewards.
Collaborate with the General Manager on strategic goals, budget management, and guest satisfaction metrics.
Monitor guest feedback and implement service recovery and quality improvements as needed.
Maintain compliance with sanitation, safety, and health regulations.
Lead by example with a hands on presence during peak service periods.
Develop and oversee annual budgets for food, beverage, and culinary operations, ensuring effective cost management, profitability, and alignment with financial objectives.
Analyze revenue reports, food and labor costs, and profit and loss statements to enhance operational efficiency.
Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships to ensure quality and consistency.
Implement innovative revenue strategies, promotional activities, and cost containment initiatives.
Partner with culinary and service teams to develop innovative menus that incorporate current market trends and seasonal ingredients.
Maintain high standards of product quality, consistency, and presentation across all outlets.
Supervise recipe development, food costing, and plating standards.
Implement beverage programs, including wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options, aligned with the restaurant concept.
Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary and Food & Beverage staff.
Promote a culture of teamwork, excellence, and accountability.
Hold regular meetings to communicate goals, performance expectations, and training requirements.
Encourage cross-training between front and back of house to ensure seamless guest service.
Ensure personalized, professional, and efficient guest interactions across all outlets.
Anticipate guest needs and promptly address feedback or concerns.
Uphold high standards of ambiance, cleanliness, and service quality.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.
Assist with any guest inquiry.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by direct and indirect Supervisors.
Participate in community and marketing events to promote property outlets.