Executive Chef
$120,000–$135,000 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
EXPIREDSan Jose, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$120,000–$135,000 yearLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Lead the Food and Beverage Kitchen department by executing culinary strategy, managing staffing, menu planning, and vendor relationships while overseeing budgeting and inventory. Walk the dining floor during meal service to ensure quality standards and guest satisfaction, directing ordering, equipment maintenance, and sanitation protocols. Supervise department members, conduct interviews and training, and develop theme menus and special events. Monitor profit and service performance, forecast business volume, and maintain strict food safety and storage compliance.
Required Qualifications
- One or two three years of experience and/or training
- Must be ServSafe Certified (Food Manager & Alcohol) or TIPS equivalent
- Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports
- Fluent in English speaking, writing, and understanding
- Regular and reliable attendance
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred in hotel and restaurant management and/or key leadership role
- Multi-unit restaurant/banquet experience
- Extensive knowledge of wine, spirits, and regional cuisines
- Excellent Leadership ability, including skills to communicate and express ideas and directives clearly to associates
- Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
- Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills to ensure a quick response to client needs
- High level of active listening and strong client service skills, including the ability to resolve issues/complaints with tact and diplomacy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Professional and courteous demeanor
- Ability to create high-performance teams and be a strong team player
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to company values
- Organizational development abilities with a strong focus on individual and team advancement
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
- Budget and forecasting knowledge and abilities to create and maintain effective financial accountability to the company and the ownership
- Complete and comprehensive understanding of the physical infrastructure, food and beverage controls, and financial back office systems of a hospitality/food service environment
- Extensive knowledge of food and beverage service equipment and current trends
- Exceptional personal hygiene and positive representation of the organization to Troon employees, clients, and vendors
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