Executive Chef
On-siteSyracuse, New York, United States
Job Summary
Supervise kitchen operations, expedite peak meal periods, and oversee all food preparation, receiving, and storage while maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards. Plan meals, develop production schedules, and manage the kitchen budget by conducting monthly inventories and costing buffets quarterly. Direct kitchen staff through weekly and monthly meetings, conduct interviews, and handle performance appraisals while ensuring compliance with brand policies and training requirements. Maintain accurate payroll records, review daily food cost reports, and implement systems to control waste and optimize production ratios.
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
- 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience
- 4-year college degree and at least 1 to 2 years of related experience
- Culinary Degree with 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
- Proficiency in Windows operating systems
- Proficiency in company approved spreadsheets
- Proficiency in word processing
- Supervisory experience
- Ability to convey information and ideas clearly
- Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
- Ability to work well in stressful high pressure situations
- Ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Ability to be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary
- Ability to assimilate complex information data etc from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need
- Ability to be effective at listening to understanding clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests
- Ability to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions
- Food Handlers certification
- Alcohol Awareness certification
- CPR certification
- First Aid certification
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