Executive Chef

Crescent Careers • Bloomfield Hills, MI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus, collaborating with the Restaurant Manager on pricing, staying current with industry trends, and maintaining high standards for the kitchen environment. This role also involves inventory management, purchasing, and leading the kitchen staff through hiring, training, and supervision. The Executive Chef will direct staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery, while also identifying and introducing new culinary techniques and assisting with meal preparation and prep support.

Requirements

• Experience in menu development
• Knowledge of pricing strategies
• Awareness of restaurant industry trends
• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Inventory management skills
• Purchasing experience
• Hiring and training abilities
• Supervisory skills
• Proficiency in culinary techniques
• Meal preparation skills

Responsibilities

• Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus
• Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to set item prices
• Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
• Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
• Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff
• Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
• Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
• Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed