Executive Chef

Sheraton Boston Needham•Needham, MA

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced working Executive Chef for our newly renovated property! Benefits include immediate Marriott Hotel discounts, free parking and complimentary meal on property, medical, dental and vision insurance! Come join an incredible hospitality team at the Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel.

Requirements

Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.
Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
Standing for long periods of time.
Hearing, writing, typing.
Must be willing to actively work the restaurant line.
Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.
Must be flexible with schedule; based on occupancy of hotel and business needs.
Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or General Manager.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lightspeed PMS and accounting skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively working the restaurant line (AM or PM) to support guest service’s needs, 80% restaurant focused, 20% banquets and catering needs.
Schedule all subordinate associates to adhere to labor standards guidelines and maintain adequate staffing levels.
Supervise all cooking operations including methods, portioning, and garnishing.
Assist in planning meals and developing menus.
Requisition food and equipment by giving specifications, quantities, and quality descriptions.
Ensure attractive presentation of all food dishes.
Maintain health and sanitation standards.
Plan and control departmental budget, plan long term and short term business objectives.
Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability.
Contribute to guest satisfaction perception of culinary department and other hotel departments.
Develop short- and long-term financial and operational plans for the restaurant that relate to the overall objectives of the hotel.
Increase level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an exceptional product through employee development.
Manage in compliance with Federal, state, local, and StepStone regulations and standards.
Maintain and correct procedures for inventory control.
Ability to accurately use various office and accounting software.
Train and develop all kitchen staff to include line cooks, prep. cooks and stewards etc.
Interview, hire and train employees, determine/approve pay increases, conduct performance reviews, counseling, discipline and recommend for promotion or termination. Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to; seek guidance of Human Resources when needed.
Formulate and implement policies and procedures and determine when to deviate from standard policy.
Flexible to work a varied schedule due to business levels and industry demand.
Follow all safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Maintain uniform and grooming standards as outlined in employee handbook and departmental training.
Direct all food production.
Ensure that all employees attend a monthly meeting to communicate and define new policies and procedures. Assure documentation of meeting minutes and monitors topics to assure a safety related issue is discussed at each meeting.
Assign one employee to attend monthly Life Safety Committee Meeting. Monitor to ensure information from this meeting are being presented and documented at department's monthly meetings with documentation forwarded to Security Manager.
Develop and implement quarterly menu development for all meal periods and create customer menus for special events.
Assist with weekly invoice review.