Great American Hospitality is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef. Qualified candidates will be driven to succeed, posses excellent multitasking, interpersonal and communication skills with the desire to develop people and culture while having strong culinary background and a passion for food and the guest experience. In addition to advanced culinary skills, this individual must have experience in cost controls and take full ownership and responsibility for all culinary operations. We are looking for an Executive Chef that will set us apart from our competition with their culinary creativity and commitment to excellence. This position reports directly to the General Manager and  corporate.

The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for the restaurant. This position will work continually to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. The Executive Chef must ensure that sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility include overseeing all food preparation areas, including food cost and labor.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account

·  Planning and creating seasonal menus

·  Purchasing and managing inventory

·  Rolling out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing, culinary team

Other Duties include:

·  Leads kitchen management team (Sous Chef and Culinary Supervisors)

·  Provides direction for all day-to-day operations

·  Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently

·  Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest services and operational needs and financial objectives are met.

·  Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for inventory

·  Manages department controllable expenses including food costs, supplies, uniforms and equipment

·  Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility

·  Knows and implements brand standards

·  Demonstrating new cooking techniques and equipment to staff

·  Ability to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.

·  Teach culinary team the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation

·  Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations

·  Responds to and handles guests problems and complaints

·  Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques

·  Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently

·  Coach and counsel employees to reflect and exceed Great American service standards and procedures

Qualifications

·  A minimum of 3-5 years of high volume Executive Chef experience required

·  Culinary Arts Degree, equivalent experience and training will be considered

·  Prior experience in hospitality culinary management.

·  Comprehensive knowledge of operations.

·  Demonstrated skills in leading a diverse team with varying degrees of experience.

·  Ability to teach and inspire team members to be their best every day.

·  Must have a flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed

Job Type: Full-time