Statehouse Restaurant Executive Chef
About The Position
The Edgewater is hiring for the Executive Chef for the flagship restaurant at the only 4 diamond hotel in Madison and one of Travel and Leisure’s top 500 hotels in the world. The Edgewater offers the highest quality of customer service delivered to our guests both in and out of our restaurants. The Statehouse Executive Chef is responsible for hiring and training a top-notch kitchen staff, managing the daily operations of the Statehouse kitchen, and assisting the Property Executive Chef in menu creation and execution. This role also focuses on maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards while driving business growth, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or related field.
- Proven leadership experience in a culinary department.
- Flexible schedule with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Strong commitment to quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Excellent guest-service skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- Exceptional taste, smell, and hand-eye coordination.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support culinary staff, setting and monitoring performance standards.
- Direct all day-to-day kitchen operations for the Statehouse restaurant.
- Serve as a role model, exemplifying The Edgewater and Statehouse culture and standards.
- Partner with Human Resources to ensure consistent application of policies.
- Stay current with industry trends and introduce innovative cooking techniques and equipment.
- Fill service gaps by performing duties of absent staff or appointing replacements.
- Manage culinary and administrative duties including meetings, planning, and reporting.
- Control costs related to food, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
- Collaborate on menu development with creative, guest-focused solutions.
- Ensure compliance with liquor laws, OSHA standards, and all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintain strict adherence to sanitation and food safety standards.
- Model hospitality excellence for both guests and team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- vacation
- health insurance
- 401k Savings Plan
- on site discounts
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
