Executive Chef
About The Position
CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to national accounts including art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. The company emphasizes associate career development, safety, and success, as well as sophisticated food and warm guest service. The Executive Chef oversees kitchen operations and maintains a safe, sanitary work environment. The role prepares or directs the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. It is an opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.
Requirements
- Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Catering and banquet experience.
- Menu development experience for both à la carte and catering.
- Experience managing people and developing staff members.
- Hands-on chef experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Computer experience, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive catering experience.
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
- Institutional and batch cooking experience.
- ServSafe certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
- Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards; complete and use daily production worksheets and waste logs; taste completed meals to ensure quality.
- Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
- Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas, and ensure kitchen staff completes assigned schedules.
- Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies within established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available.
- Decide how leftover food products are utilized in accordance with company guidelines.
- Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures, as evidenced through health department and third-party audits.
- Follow facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting.
- Participate in and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holiday time off, varying by site and state
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
