Executive Chef

Tournament Players Club•Cromwell, CT

17h•$115,000•Onsite

About The Position

TPC River Highlands is a private golf club located in Cromwell, Connecticut, just outside of Hartford. As the proud host of the PGA TOUR’s Travelers Championship—the state’s largest professional sporting event—it stands as one of the premier destinations in the TPC Network. Alongside its championship golf course, the clubhouse offers an exceptional setting for events of all kinds, with scenic views, multiple event spaces, and two full-service kitchens. Known for its welcoming, team-oriented culture, TPC River Highlands delivers an outstanding experience for members, guests, and staff alike. Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network! The Executive Chef is responsible for all aspects of the kitchen and culinary operation to ensure that the daily operation of the culinary department achieves established goals and objectives in sales, profitability and member/guest and employee satisfaction levels.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education
Two or three additional years of hospitality management education, culinary degree or similar education or equivalent experience
Must be familiar with culinary, and food and beverage concepts, practices, and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices, sanitation guidelines and state liquor laws as applied to food and beverage and culinary practices and procedures as would be acquired through at least seven years of similar experience in progressively responsible positions.
Prior supervisory experience required

Responsibilities

Maintain responsibility for the hiring, training, and proficiency of employees in the kitchen department
Plan for and schedule manpower, equipment, and supply requirements for the department and maintain accountability for the cost, utilization, and performance of employees and equipment
Ensure that all menu items are prepared/produced according to standard recipes, responsible for garnishing of dishes, and portion control
Oversee preparation of food, making sure that food items are prepared according to standard recipes and are presented to standards established by the PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. to ensure member/guest satisfaction
Develop culinary staff and evaluate performance to advance to next level
Instruct cooks in the details of preparing menu items according to recipe cards
Instruct ware washers in details of using dishwashing machine to ensure high quality of sanitation standards
Ensure that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen, loading dock and dumpster area at all times
Handle all special requests, concerns and complaints in a manner that shows professionalism, concern and empathy. Resolve problems quickly in an objective manner
Maintain preventative equipment maintenance procedures, standards and maintain appropriate records for same. Schedule maintenance as needed
Work with Food and Beverage Director to develop club function and private function business, assisting in menus and in all food service related areas
Ensure that employees wear uniforms and name tags and that uniforms are kept in proper condition, clean and are readily available at all times to employees
Utilize Chef Tec to manage inventory, maintain recipe file (with photos or video), and maintain current menu costs
Assist in the development and the maintenance of the marketing and promotional programs as related to the Food & Beverage Department
Assume responsibility as the kitchen supervisor during all meal periods including banquets ensuring food preparation standards are maintained
Required to set-up and break-down buffet tables and theme decorations which may include ice displays
Ensure that all menus reflect member/customer needs, current trends and incorporate local ingredients as they are available
Work with Director of Food and Beverage to train service staff on menu, ensuring that they are fluent on content and preparations
Participate in pre-meal meetings so as to maintain positive/constructive communication with Front of House staff
Assist the Food & Beverage Director in the development of the annual Food and Beverage Budget/Plan
Understanding and following procedures to maintain a sanitary workspace conforming to all jurisdictional and club imposed regulations and rules regarding food service sanitation
Maintain internal controls for the Food and Beverage Department
Cost all menu items and make adjustments to portions and pricing as market changes
Maintain a thorough accountability of the food inventory ensuring the accuracy of the monthly food inventory
Maintain purchasing standards for products and ensure correct products in appropriate quantities are available at all times
Utilize Kronos to assist in maintaining Food & Beverage payroll policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring they are consistent with staffing guidelines
Implement and maintain par-stock levels on food inventory
Maintain purchase order system, ordering and receiving programs to ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases
Create a positive relationship with Club membership through special events, cooking classes, and al carte table visits
Operate within all guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as established by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc., while ensuring that PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. mandatory standards of operations as they relate to Food & Beverage operations are followed
Ensure that service procedures are adhered to as outlined in the TPC Brand Standards
Special projects or other duties as assigned