Venue 5 Executive Chef - Mii amo

Enchantment Group Management Company LLC•Sedona, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Mii amo is seeking an outgoing, energetic, passionate, and authentic Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations. The culture at Mii amo is fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and engaging, offering an extraordinary environment for both guests and team members. The role is responsible for all functions of the Mii amo Kitchen operation, including food preparation, merchandising, inventory, portion control, food purchasing, and employee relations for the entire culinary department.

Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent related work-related experience and/or training.
Prefer 5+ years’ prior supervisory skills and hotel/resort culinary/food and beverage management experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with ease.
Computer skills required.
Strong guest and team member relations skills.
Must have a Certified Food Handler’s Permit issued by the Yavapai County Health Department.
Must have experience with menu creation, budgeting, scheduling of staff, and controls of labor expenses.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Relais and Chateaux culinary teams.
Experience working with marketing teams, media, and PR agencies.
Experience with Chef Garden oversight and utilization.

Responsibilities

Planning and daily execution of all culinary operations at Mii amo.
Ensuring the production of high-quality food products at a cost level consistent with management objectives.
Analyzing and developing proper menus consistent with a 5-star property.
Implementing and adhering to Mii amo and Forbes Standards.
Developing and curating relationships with Relais and Chateaux culinary teams.
Promoting Mii amo and Enchantment through collaboration with the marketing team, media, and PR agency.
Collaborating with the Executive Chef at Enchantment to develop and cross-utilize culinary talent.
Ensuring Mii Amo kitchen complies with resort objectives and the health and safety of all employees and guests.
Training and supervising all kitchen staff in proper techniques of food handling, food preparation, and cost control.
Interviewing, hiring, training, and reviewing performance of kitchen and utility personnel.
Providing training, coaching, and counseling for all employees to develop staff to their fullest capabilities.
Observing safety and legal requirements as to the health and labor departments, and maintaining all kitchen areas to the highest standards of cleanliness.
Creating and enforcing standard recipes for all dishes to ensure proper portion control, uniformity of taste, and quality.
Developing menus, plating guides, and standard recipes for all dishes.
Testing new products, presentations, recipes, trends, and formulas on the market.
Controlling inventory and ordering of food, cleaning equipment, cleaning supplies, and utensils necessary for food production.
Monitoring labor to be in accordance with department and resort guidelines daily.
Collaborating with the purchasing department to ensure the highest quality product at attractive rates.
Identifying opportunities for local purveyor collaborations and menu inclusions.
Creating a strong bond with journey guests.
Overseeing the Chef Garden, coordinating plantings and utilization for events and programming.
Creating and executing special culinary programming for Mii amo and Enchantment guests.
Fostering a supportive work environment and proper culture to attract and retain talent.
Maintaining business contacts with health officials.
Maximizing food profitability, achieving budgeted revenues, and controlling expenses and budget of food.
Fostering a work environment of teamwork and mutual service by assisting coworkers and other departments as necessary to exceed guest expectations.
Performing other duties as assigned.