Executive Chef

Atrium Hospitality LP; Ridgeway (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an Executive Chef to manage culinary operations at their Stamford Hilton. This role involves ensuring high-quality food production, leadership of the culinary team, and adherence to safety and health standards while providing exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Career Growth & Learning

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Paid Time Off & Vacation

DailyPay and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory culinary experience in a hotel.
• Proven leadership skills and extensive food preparation knowledge.
• Certification as 'Executive Chef' preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations and manage the kitchen team.
• Develop and enhance guest service standards and food quality.
• Control labor costs and achieve budgeted food percentages.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Planning

Culinary Skills

Education

Culinary degree from a recognized culinary institute

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cloud Based Apps

Job description

Hotel:

Stamford Hilton1 First Stamford PlaceStamford, CT 06902

Compensation Range

$80,000.00 - $120,000.00

Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and the specific location of the role. Actual pay may differ depending on these factors.

Job Description

Profile:
Telecommute: No
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Direct Reports: Yes - Multiple
Reports To: General Manager

Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Executive Chef is to oversee the property’s day-to-day culinary operations and ensure that the culinary team produces the highest quality of food for guests and events according to Atrium standards.

Work Performed:

The Executive Chef will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:

• Developing results-oriented associates through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counselingin accordancetoAtrium’s Core Values;

• Leading the effort to achieve guest service standards by constantly seeking ways to improve products andservices;

• Controlling labor costs with effective scheduling and crosstraining;

• Producing and conveying methods of production of culinary items for ala carte and cateredfunctions;

• Achieving budgeted food percentages through effective control measures including portion controls, kitchen timing, inventory rotation measures, receiving and storage procedures, and wastecontrol;

• Creating menus to enhance quality, consistency andconcept;

• Partnering with food and beverage, sales and event teams to ensure guest culinary expectations aremet;

• Teaching and enforcing health code requirements, safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen(s);

• Manage direct reports by ensuring Associates understand employment practices, recommending employment decisions and corrective action, supporting performance management, and implementingdiscipline;

• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions tomanagement;

• Support other departments as needed based on business demands;and

• Any and allother work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position

Qualifications:

Required Prior Experience:

4+ years of supervisory experience in a hotel culinary position

Proven leadership skills

Technical proficiency and ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of food preparation methods.

Experience in computing discount, interest, profit, and loss; commission, markups, and selling price; ratios, proportions, and percentages; surface, volumes, weights, and measures.

Preferred Licenses/ Certification:

Certification as "Executive Chef" or culinary degree from recognized culinary institute

Required Technology:

Microsoft Office Suite

Cloud Based Apps

Preferred Technology:

Workday

Physical:

Standing, bending, lifting, reaching, pushing pulling

Lifting up to 50lbs occasionally

Lifting up to 10lbs regularly

Other:

Must be flexible with respect to working days, early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Competencies:

(20) DIRECTING OTHERS

Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains tow-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

(62) TIME MANAGEMENT

Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

(47) PLANNING

Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

What’s in it for you?

The Atrium SPIRIT is a belief in the power of Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork to create an environment where everyone thrives. We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional guest experiences, work together to overcome challenges, and are passionate about positively impacting those around us.

• Career Growth & Learning - 40% of our management hires are internal promotions!
• Invest in Your Future - 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid Time Off & Vacation - Enjoy exclusive Atrium Traveler and brand discount programs to explore new destinations
• Perks That Fit Your Life - Enjoy DailyPay, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive discounts on your favorite brands and services.
• Purpose & Impact - Make a difference through Atrium’s community service and volunteer programs.

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Atrium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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