Executive Chef

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Amelia (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Training & growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an Executive Chef in Amelia, Ohio, to lead a busy kitchen in a high-volume food service operation. You will create innovative menus, set culinary standards, and manage all food production with a focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

You will hire and train staff, plan production schedules, and monitor food and labor costs while ensuring exceptional service and culinary excellence across events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Culinary certification preferred.
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies.
• Creativity and passion to develop innovative dishes.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation.
• Ability to develop a talented staff for consistency.
• Professional appearance and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Create unique and innovative menus.
• Develop and implement culinary standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Oversee all production of food.
• Hire, orient and train team members.
• Create and manage production team member schedules.
• Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Conduct regular inventory of food and non-food items.
• Establish controls to minimize waste and theft.
• Plan and supervise special events.
• Address food prep issues promptly.

Skills

Executive kitchen leadership

Customer service orientation

Creativity

Sanitation compliance

Staff development

Education

Culinary certification

Tools

Inventory management

Menu planning

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the position of Executive Chef.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create unique and innovative menus
• Develop and implement culinary standards, guidelines and procedures
• Oversee all production of food
• Hire, orient and train team members to ensure that the highest standards of quality are met
• Create and manage production team member schedules
• Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment in accordance with company vendor policies
• Conduct regular physical inventory of food and non-food items
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft
• Project annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results
• Plan and supervise special events
• Handle any food preparation issues (i.e. food shortages, excesses, outdated products, poor quality) by taking action to correct problems

Requirements:

• Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen
• Culinary certification preferred
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies
• Creativity and passion to help our team produce innovative dishes
• A passion towards safety and sanitation
• Ability to create a talented staff to provide consistency in all food and service functions
• Professional appearance
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE