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SalaryElite Executive Chef for upsacle Mexican culinary experince Wanted: Expertise in Menu Innovation, Recipe Development, and Mexican Cuisine"
Executive Chef
Are you a culinary innovator with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? We're seeking an Executive Chef with extensive expertise in menu and recipe development, as well as a deep understanding of Mexican cuisine, to lead our esteemed culinary team. As the driving force behind our kitchen, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, elevate our culinary offerings, and delight our guests with unforgettable dishes. If you're ready to leave your mark on the culinary world, join us in redefining excellence in dining
Role Summary
The Hudson House Executive Chef is responsible for the supervision of the kitchen team and for creating and fostering a sanitary, productive, and team oriented work environment.
Responsibilities
- Engage kitchen service focused team members through recruiting, hiring, coaching, training and continuous development efforts
- Display financial skills by summarizing and analyzing information for budgeting revenues and expenses; measuring costs of products, services or other cost objectives
- Exhibit our core values through creating innovative improvements and collaborating with others while being accountable for measurable, high-quality and timely results
- Respond to guest concerns, both written and verbal with the ability to creatively solve problems and develop robust solutions
- Run pre-shift meetings and update the team on any key business updates
- Assist with weekly staff schedules as directed by the General Manager
- Order goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products as needed
- Control operational costs and monitor departmental budget
- Ensure established standards for food safety, sanitation and quality are maintained
- Ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to company recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
- Ensure all reports, documentation and other information required by our corporate office are submitted in a timely and accurate manner
- Ensure secure, safe handling and transportation of funds
- Ensure adherence to all local, state and federal laws and regulations
- Take action based on guest reviews and feedback
- Adhere to disciplinary action requirements as set by the company
- Attend and participate in weekly manager meetings
Requirements
- 3-5 years of proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in a high-end culinary establishment, with a specialization in Mexican cuisine
- Extensive knowledge of menu planning, recipe development, and culinary techniques, with a focus on Mexican cooking traditions and ingredients
- High school diploma or GED required; Culinary degree preferred
- 3+ years of full-service restaurant management experience
- Able to work a minimum of 55 hours per week, with the flexibility in hours necessary to manage and operate the restaurant effectively
- Results driven, trustworthy and team oriented
- Must be able to lift to 50 pounds
- Must be able to work standing and walking for extended periods of time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health, Vision, Dental available
- Paid time off
- Professional development and rapid career growth
- Dining discounts at all Vandelay Hospitality Group brands
- Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July
Vandelay Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected catagory
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Weekly day range:
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Casual dining restaurant
Work Location: In person
