Executive Chef

Compass Group•Owensboro, KY

2d•$74,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Chef will lead culinary operations in all areas insuring on trend, efficient, safe and sanitary food production for a 687-bed hospital with 5 retail cafes and 1 coffee shop on-site. You will be responsible for menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls and staff management and development. Additionally, as part of the culinary team, you will be responsible for the following:

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree preferred
Three to five years of culinary management experience
High volume production and catering experience is essential
Preferred backgrounds include healthcare, college/university, country club or full-service restaurants
ServSafe® Certification
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet)
Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate
Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

Responsibilities

Trains, develops and provides inspirational leadership to 26-member local culinary team
Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
Plans and creates all menus
Purchases and manages inventory
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team