Head Chef_Kings Point NY

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. • Village of Kings Point, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Chef will manage the daily food production, including planning and controls. This role ensures adherence to Culinary Standards, including recipe compliance and food quality. The Head Chef will also manage food costing, controls, and compliance, develop menus, and manage inventory. High expectations for customer service and food quality are essential. The position requires the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees, a passion for food and innovation, knowledge of special diets and allergens, and familiarity with Food Management Systems is preferred.

Requirements

• A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies
• Serv Safe Certification
• Previous experience working in a high volume fast paced facility preferably in a large, cafeteria style/dining hall environment
• Strong management skills
• High volume, higher education food service experience a plus
• Knowledge of Food Management Systems is preferred

Nice To Haves

• Higher education food service experience

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily food production including production planning and controls
• Ensure Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality
• Manage food costing, controls and compliance
• Develop menus and manage inventory
• Have high expectations for customer service and quality of food
• Have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees
• Have a passion for food and innovation
• Have knowledge of special diets and allergens
• Implements & coordinates the culinary function
• Directs & trains cooks & utility workers
• Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards
• Manages catering & retail areas
• Customer & Client satisfaction
• Financial management to include food cost & labor management
• Manages food & physical safety programs
• Maintains all food safety logs/production and waste logs

What This Job Offers

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