Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays in order to prepare food for scheduled events.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of outstanding food and customer service.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet required deadlines.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Ability to define problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate and effective manner both verbally and in writing when communicating with staff, vendors, and guests.
• Understanding of proper food storage and inventory control.
• Ability to work within a parameter of cost control systems.
• Good financial background with the ability to interpret budgets and to forecast sales and expenses.
• Ability to keep the necessary proprietary information confidential.
• College degree or certification of completion in full culinary program.
• A minimum of three years' management experience in multi-faceted full-service restaurant with banquet and catering experience.
• Expertise in food preparation and execution.
• Experience with food cost purchasing and scheduling procedures.
• Sanitation certification required.
• Certified Serve Safe Food Handler.

Nice To Haves

• Negotiation skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises all food preparation and presentation adhering to proper state and health regulations.
• Manages the kitchen which includes hiring, overseeing day-to-day work, providing feedback, and training, and managing all aspects of performance.
• Assists the Chef de Cuisine with the purchasing of food and maintains high standard of food quality.
• Ensures proper counts and proper timing of service and the best quality selection at the lowest prices.
• Weights and measures all goods to assure proper deliveries and secures all food storage when not in use.
• Keeps all preparation equipment clean and in good working condition.
• Maintains and supervises sanitation standards of the kitchen.
• Reports repair needs to the Chef de Cuisine or the VP of Food & Beverage.
• Supervises the Utility Kitchen Workers and Cooks.
• Assumes general responsibilities of Chef de Cuisine in his absence.

Benefits

• health/dental
• vision
• discounted downtown parking
• food and show discounts
• generous 403(b) plan
• up to 27 days of PTO/Holidays per year