Executive Chef

The Heartwood at Vassar • Poughkeepsie, NY

16d

About The Position

The Executive Chef oversees the safe and efficient operation of culinary and kitchen operations in accordance with company standards. The role establishes and maintains standard operating procedures and kitchen systems, including preparation logs, inventories, product usage, and PMIX reporting. The position requires culinary leadership, food-cost management, kitchen equipment knowledge, and experience with food and workplace safety procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of high-volume kitchen management experience.
• Strong culinary and cooking skills, including proficiency in different styles of cooking.
• Knowledge of food-cost analysis, food ordering, inventories, and labor control.
• Thorough knowledge of kitchen equipment use and operation.
• Knife, grill, broiler, sauté, expediter, and garde manger skills or experience.
• Financial understanding of food costs and methods for minimizing kitchen waste.
• Experience with employee coaching and counseling, including documentation.
• Experience establishing, documenting, and enforcing food safety and workplace safety procedures.
• Experience with purchasing, receiving, and inventory control.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and extended workdays during peak periods.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds for extended periods.
• Ability to perform moderate computer keying with both hands and view material on a computer screen.
• Computer proficiency, including email, MS Word, Excel, and other hotel-related systems.
• Strong leadership, customer service, collaboration, communication, problem-solving, judgment, organization, adaptability, composure, and attention-to-detail skills.

Nice To Haves

• Catering or banquet experience.
• Management or previous supervisory experience in food and beverage operations.
• A culinary degree, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• ServeSafe certification.
• Allergy Awareness Training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient culinary and kitchen operations in accordance with company standards.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and kitchen systems, including preparation logs, inventories, product usage, and PMIX reporting.
• Motivate, mentor, coach, and counsel team members, including maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Provide attentive, friendly, efficient, and courteous service.
• Identify and resolve operational problems, and recommend and implement best practices.
• Train and support others in performing tasks efficiently and safely.
• Establish, document, and enforce food safety and workplace safety procedures.
• Manage food ordering, purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and efforts to minimize kitchen waste.

Benefits

• Company contribution of up to 80% toward individual health plans.
• Affordable dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary yearly match.
• Paid group term life insurance for select positions.
• Short-term disability coverage with 50% shared cost.
• Option to purchase additional employee-paid life insurance.
• Robust paid time off plan.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Earned wage access program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Sober support network and recovery-friendly workplace.
• Hotel travel discounts.
• Additional benefits may be available depending on property location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed