EXECUTIVE CHEF 1- UCSB Greek House Chefs

Greek House Chefs Inc; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Serv Safe Certification training

Job summary

Greek House Chefs Inc. is seeking anExecutive Chef to oversee all culinary activities in the GHC Kitchen. You will train staff, plan menus, manage purchasing and budget, and ensure client satisfaction.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and strict adherence to health and sanitation standards. Availability for up to 50 hours/week is expected, with regular check-ins and event planning responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Lead Sous or Executive Chef experience and/or culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs all culinary activities and oversees kitchen operations.
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Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Budget management

Staff training

Recruiting

Vendor relations

Quality control

Time management

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Food safety certification

Tools

GHC App

Inventory management software

Compliance software

Job description

Summary/Objective:The Executive Chef is responsible for managing/directing all culinary activities for the GHC Kitchen they are employed in. This position will oversee all activity in the kitchen, train personnel under them, plan menus, oversee product purchasing and manage culinary budget. The Executive Chef will communicate with the house and GHC management consistently to ensure that all clients are happy and accommodated.Essential Functions:Ensures overall health of the account is positive and in good standingPlans and directs food preparation and culinary activitiesModifies menus or create new ones that meet quality standardsRecruits and manages kitchen staffPurchases and orders food supplies while managing budgetManages employee’s schedules and hoursManages the GHC AppEnsures the overall cleanliness of your kitchen meets and exceeds GHC health and equipment cleaning standardsMakes periodic and regular inspections of units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance.Coordinates all training activities for kitchen, and other production and service employees, including the identification and analysis of training needs and the design and implementation of programs to address these deficiencies.Follows proper training manual procedures for equipment item requests. Properly filling out the document and submitting it to your superior before house submission.Develops recipes and portion specifications in accordance with GHC standards with, nutritional needs, product specifications, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.Creates and submits menu two weeks ahead to the GHC App for approval.Submits budget via the GHC App on time weekly.Checks with Campus Manager on weekly reports of app reviewsSchedules and attends food committee reviews at least once a month to ensure that the expectations of the house are being met.Maintains a pleasant appearance and always be in a clean GHC Blue Embroider chef coat while in the kitchen.Minimum work week of 45-50 hours.Receives trucks and check for quantity and qualityKeeps availability open for up to 3 special events per semester. It is a requirement for all chefs to be present for these events. As the Executive Chef you will plan these events in accordance with the house’s specifications.Maintains positive and professional working relationships with all vendors, directs, and clients, always.Works with management to establish account specific service procedures. Implement, train, correct as needed to all levels below or as needed.Monitors schedule and time management responsibilities of self and onsite staff.Demonstrates strong knowledge of GHC HandbookTransfers to other worksites as deemed necessary by managementPerforms other duties as assignedAbilitiesProblem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.Education and/or Experience:2-3 years Lead Sous or Executive Chef experience and/or culinary degree preferred.Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals communicated in English.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization as well as one-on-one interactions.TechnologyCompliance software -Data base user interface and query software -Inventory management software -Greek House Chefs App -ToolsCommercial use blenders -Commercial use broilers -Commercial use convection ovens -Commercial use cutlery - Boning knives; Chefs' knivesCommercial use deep fryers –Commercial use mandolin slicers -SkillsCoordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Ability to communicate with chefs and students.Ability to judge quality and quantity of raw and cooked items.Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.Instructing- Teaching others how to do something.Negotiation- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.Work ActivitiesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.Work ContextSpend Time Standing - Continually or almost continuallyFace-to-Face Discussions – Every dayIndoors, Environmentally Controlled - Every dayVery Hot or Cold Temperatures - Every dayContact With Others - Constant contact with othersWork StylesDependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situationsCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Serv Safe Certification within the first available class scheduled following employment. Maintain certification through duration of employment.Valid food handler’s card required (If required in State).Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.Ability to stand over 2/3 of the time.Ability to walk over 2/3 of the time.Ability to lift up to 50lbs. under 1/3 of the time.90% Standing50% Walking10% Sitting50% Talking50% Hearing/Listening50% Using Hands to Finger...15% Stooping, Kneeling...75% Tasting or Smelling50% lifting: Up to 10 Pounds25% lifting: Up to 25 Pounds15% lifting: Up to 50 Pounds10% lifting: Over 50 Pounds