Executive Chef

Become Part of the TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marina Team……

TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marina’s is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier hotel management companies. We are a national operator of hospitality assets across the entire chain scale, from focused-service hotels and lifestyle/resort properties to upper upscale luxury hotels and nautically based hospitality assets. Whether an investment partner or straight third-party operator, we are always operating on behalf of capital partners, and our role as entrusted stewards is to deliver top performance for our guests, investors and to fulfill the brand promise. Joining the Team gives you a rewarding career opportunity with a nationally ranked hospitality management company that focuses on customer satisfaction and personal growth. We pride ourselves in continually seeking motivated team members who believe guest service is the top priority.

We are looking for a talented and passionate Executive Chef to lead our team at the Wild Goose Tavern located at the beautiful Chatham Wayside Side Inn!

Position Overview:

The Executive Chef will manage and lead the kitchen and kitchen personnel, ensuring the highest quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. The ideal candidate will help to drive our soon to be newly renovated restaurant and catering concept.

• Manage and direct a diverse crew of culinary professionals.
• Hire, coach, train and direct all culinary staff members.
• Maintain proper scheduling, employee reviews and initiate pay changes as needed.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook to take on additional leadership and management duties.
• Directly responsible for control of labor costs.
• Establish presentation techniques and ensure quality standards.
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance, proper safety, and sanitation policies.
• Responsible for all purchasing and planning of banquets as well as all outlets.
• Achieve 100% guest satisfaction through plate presentation and taste.
• Stay current and in compliance with all Brand Standards
• Maintain a positive attitude which supports a team environment.
• Promote positive public relations with special dietary requests and meet with potential wedding clients for tastings.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Maintain safety, including universal precautions, safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management and security.
• Solicit employee feedback, utilizes an open-door policy, and follow up with employees' concerns to identify and address these issues.
• Work closely with Sales & Catering to foster a client-oriented team environment and successful result.

• Comply and exceed hotel and company Standards.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum four years’ experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in upscale restaurants.
• Expertise in developing a menu of New England food classics.
• Proven track record of team management, organizational and coaching skills within the Heart-of-the House.
• Solid understanding of a la carte and banquet revenue generation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of expense control as it relates to BOH payroll and the forecasting/budgeting of expenses.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory systems.
• Creative menu development skills.
• Strong technical literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel, payroll management and point of sale systems.
• Diplomatic team player able to foster relationships with employees and guests.
• Maintain Serve Safe certification for self and supervisory food & beverage personnel.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines. The work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The exposure to hazards or physical risks requires following basic safety precautions and use of applicable protective equipment.

Benefits:

Benefits for Full Time employees may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!

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