EXECUTIVE CHEF- Jake Melnicks Corner Tap

Compass Group-posted about 1 year ago

Full-time • Executive

Chicago, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

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The Executive Chef at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is responsible for leading all culinary operations, setting menu standards, training team members, and representing Levy on social media. This role is pivotal in enhancing the guest experience through innovative food offerings and operational excellence.

Proactively coaching and motivating team members to deliver their best
Identifying opportunities and driving improvements in both the food and financial performance
Overseeing all aspects of a safe and sanitary culinary department
Working closely with the purchasing and finance teams to develop an offer that delivers financially and delights our guests
Building and developing the on-site culinary team
Working closely with the regional and Home Office culinary teams to continually evolve the food experience for guests
Support efforts to drive revenue by participating in social media activities
Overseeing equipment maintenance routines
Ensuring the creation of appropriate par levels in line with sales forecasts
Creating and distributing team members schedules in line with revenue forecasts
Overseeing menu design and updates in line with food trends and internal data, cost of goods, and popularity
Creation of menu build diagrams
Maintenance of recipe specifications, partnering with the purchasing team to continually update based on product availability and pricing
Overseeing all routine kitchen management procedures including opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules, temperature checks, waste sheets and pest control
Creation of customized group sales/event menus in partnership with the sales teams
Setting standards for chef table setups
Creation of prep sheets and line layout diagrams to ensure consistent and efficient food production
Delivering training and coaching to team members on both the menu and general culinary skills
Management of team member breaks to ensure the well-being of all team members
Attending location management team meetings to maintain and build collaboration with other departments
Delivery of pre-shift meetings to set the tone for events
Conducting progressive discipline with team members to address any issues in relation to performance
Completing onboarding and orientation for new members of the culinary team
Ensuring all elements of food ordering, delivery, prep, transportation, and service are conducted to a high standard in line with Levy's sanitation and safety Core Signatures
Responding to emails/phone calls and other communication in a timely manner
Ensuring calorific analysis is carried out on all menu items in line with FDA guidelines
Partnering with the purchasing and operations teams to identify and proactively prevent loss of product
Partnering with other departments and the regional team on community outreach programs
Managing support travel by team members for other locations
Management of culinary department budget
Other duties as assigned

5+ leadership experience in a culinary leadership position
Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
A culinary degree is preferred
High level of computer literacy
Understanding of financial concepts
Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Experience in the use of social media is preferred

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off Plan
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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