Executive Chef

Churchill Downs Incorporated • Florence, KY

79d

About The Position

The Executive Chef attracts and retains staff, maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity and serves as replacement in team members' absence. You will train staff to use new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment, and oversee cooks performing food preparation. You will oversee delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes and supervise overall kitchen operations across the entire property.

Requirements

• 2+ years culinary education preferred.
• 3-5+ years experience in a similar position required.
• Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work on call, all shifts, after hours, weekends, and public holidays.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Aptitude to learn automated inventory and purchasing systems.
• Experience or involvement in bar operations preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities consistent with the brand and annual plan.
• Ensure high quality food and beverage to guests while maintaining cost to an acceptable level.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Emphasize food diversity and quality in appropriate fashion.
• Direct and manage staff of culinary and stewarding teams.
• Work outside of the kitchen in developing new recipes, planning menus and other administrative tasks.
• Maintain high standards and efficiency by hiring, training, and coaching staff.
• Train staff in safe operating procedures of all equipment and machinery.
• Establish and review staffing levels to maintain budgeted levels of employment.
• Delegate authority and assign duties to culinary and stewarding team members.
• Establish and enforce company policies, procedures, safety, and health regulations.
• Establish standards of service delivery and monitor execution.
• Establish recipes for all menu items and ensure proper execution.
• Develop prep and production schedules for kitchen to ensure product availability.
• Control food costs and establish purchasing specifications.
• Establish maintenance schedules for all equipment.
• Develop annual budgets and business plans.
• Coordinate with staff to improve menu and recipe ideas and pricing.
• Work with the Marketing Team for VIP events and promotions.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with property management and vendors.
• Obtain feedback on food and service quality and handle customer complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees