Executive Chef

Description:

Salt Lake City Marriott University Park is a beautiful hotel near the University of Utah with gorgeous mountain and city views, modern amenities and an excellent location adjacent to Rice-Eccles Stadium, our hotel provides smart, stylish lodging for business and leisure travelers visiting the Salt Lake City area. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

The Executive Chef's responsibility is to directly manage all Food and Beverage heart of house functionality of the hotel; direct the preparation of food, help the kitchen team in the preparation of food items and set up stations for food service. This is a working Chef position. This position must be able to prepare food quickly to the set specifications and standards while maintaining hygienic practices.

• Schedule and manage kitchen team to adhere to labor standards guidelines and maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Supervise all cooking operations including methods, portioning, and garnishing.
• Organize and interpret details as defined on Banquet Event Orders for execution of conference events as well as efficient ordering, timing, prep, and staffing.
• Assist in planning meals and developing menus.
• Ensure attractive presentation of all food dishes.
• Maintain health and sanitation standards.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of kitchen manager or Executive Chef experience in a similar concept
• 1+ years of multi-unit leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards
• Strong communication skills with ability to motivate employees and obtain positive results
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, results-oriented, and customer-focused

Physical Requirements:

· Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.

· Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.

· Hearing, writing, typing.

· Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.

· Other duties may be assigned.

EOE/M/F/V/D