Executive Chef | Florida

THE ROLE

The Executive Chef is responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all culinary operations. The Executive Chef is expected to actively collaborate with culinary leaders across multiple locations to drive menu development, share best practices, and ensure brand consistency. In addition to strategic collaboration, this position will provide hands-on operational support to other units, assisting with openings, special events, staffing challenges, and overall culinary execution when required. The Executive Chef will report to the General Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing/overseeing all production, operation and sanitation aspects of all culinary and stewarding operations throughout property.
• Oversees all culinary employees to achieve budgetary, food quality and customer service expectations.
• Creates/develops recipes, dishes, etc. and any additional requirements of the property.
• Manages the hiring, scheduling, training, mentoring and disciplinary action, if required, for all employees.
• Must have the ability to make effective use of available resources, including time, labor and materials, and adjust methodologies to maximize productivity.
• Assists in ensuring schedules are complete based on a forecast.
• Regular quality assurance and quality control inspections in order to maintain cleanliness of all back of the house areas; keeps equipment in proper working order.
• Maintain food, labor and other expenses at budgeted levels.
• Must communicate and work closely with General Manager and Regional Executive Chef.
• Maintain a consistent high level of food quality kitchen productivity, and line of supply.
• Ensure team members to clean their areas as they perform their duties and assist with cleaning in other areas.
• Cross-train those within your department while encouraging, reinforcing and supporting your peers and team.
• Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity.
• This role requires regular travel to support other business units within the organization as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. .

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience as an Executive Chef in a high volume food industry
• Bachelor’s degree in hotel/restaurant management or related preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of hot, cold food and pastry preparation
• Extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other associates and leaders.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Florida Region

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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