Executive Chef

Gorman & Company; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and creative team as an Executive Chef at a leading hotel, where your culinary expertise will shine. In this full-time role, you will lead a passionate kitchen staff, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction while managing costs and compliance with health standards. Enjoy a lively atmosphere where collaboration thrives, and take advantage of generous benefits including 18 days of PTO, comprehensive medical coverage, and educational reimbursement. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a significant impact in a celebrated workplace.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with up to 6% match

18 days PTO

9.5 Paid Holidays

Educational Reimbursement

Team Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years in food and beverage with 3 years in banquet management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach food preparation and improve cuisine quality.
• Train and develop culinary staff while monitoring performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Culinary Degree

5 Years in Food and Beverage

Job description

Position: Executive Chef

Location: Rockford, IL

Job Id: 1102

# of Openings: 1

Overview

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fun and creative environment? The Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront is seeking a talented and energetic full-time Executive Chef to join our team. Our hotel team members are passionate about their work and enjoy a lively, collaborative atmosphere. We have been voted the "Best Place to Work" and offer comprehensive benefits including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching food preparation according to recipes, and continuously improving cuisine quality.
• Training, developing, and motivating culinary staff and supervisors, setting and monitoring performance standards.
• Making sound financial decisions, demonstrating honesty, and leading by example.
• Providing exceptional service to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet guest service, operational, and financial goals.
• Involving in menu development and maintaining accurate dish costing.
• Designing food presentation and decorative displays.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintaining kitchen equipment in accordance with health standards.
• Enforcing safety procedures and hygiene standards among kitchen staff.
• Managing food handling certifications for kitchen employees.
• Engaging with guests and reviewing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintaining quality in food receiving, storage, production, and presentation.
• Discussing food cost reports with team members.
• Hiring new kitchen staff.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience, or 5 years in food and beverage with 3 years in banquet management.
• Experience in controlling expenses and managing food costs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Benefits:

• Salary: $85,000 - $100,000
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and more.
• 401K with up to 6% match.
• 18 days PTO and 9.5 paid holidays.
• Educational reimbursement and team development opportunities.

Gorman & Company is an equal opportunity employer and a trusted community partner specializing in revitalization and preservation projects.