Director of Culinary

Pyramid Global Hospitality

About The Position

Shape your years of leadership skills and career experience by being a part of our supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District of Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark offers exceptional career opportunities. Join us as the Director of Culinary. OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark features a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event space spanning 27,000 square feet. The Director of Culinary is responsible for overseeing the culinary operation of the resort, including managing the kitchen staff, creating menus for all food outlets, and ensuring the food quality and presentation meets the OKANA standard. You are creative, passionate about food, and have a deep understanding of different cuisines. You must be a leader who works closely with the food service, sales, and catering teams to ensure a positive customer experience for all clients. You will play a large role in creating signature menu items that set the resort apart from the competition while maintaining costs within budget. This leadership position is responsible for developing and grooming aspiring culinarians under his/her guidance.

Requirements

High School diploma required; culinary education/certifications are preferable.
10 years of experience in culinary leadership including at least 5 years as an Executive Chef for a hotel or resort with multiple food outlets.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Versatile background of various cooking methods, including use of ingredients, styles, equipment, and procedures.
Creative and innovative approach to menu development, tailoring the food offerings to client tastes and preferences.
Ability to manage budgets and control food and labor costs.
Customer centric approach to interact with clients during site inspections and VIP events.
Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Opening experience, a plus!

Responsibilities

Assist in obtaining financial goals.
Complete all paperwork accurately and timely.
Direct and correct the presentation and portioning of food according to Davidson standards.
Keep in contact with all outlets to ensure quality and consistency.
Maintain work area clean and organized.
Promote employee empowerment.
Report unsafe conditions immediately.
Select daily specials that fit local trends and needs.
Select, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel employees in accordance with Davidson policies and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.
Direct purchasing to ensure proper quality and quantities.
Direct staff in sanitation and sanitary food handling.
Meet with salespeople to evaluate new products.
Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
Prepare and train staff in use of working menus, recipe cards and photo standards.
Schedule staff according to business levels.
Attend all required meetings.