Executive Chef: High-Volume Culinary Leader & Team Builder

Convene Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Wellness

Generous PTO

401K with company match

Descripción de la vacante

Convene Hospitality Group Chicago is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Culinary department with a focus on presentation, catering for conferences, and high-quality guest experiences.

You will report to the General Manager and oversee day-to-day operations, inventory, cost controls, staffing, and training to uphold Convene's GRIT standards and guest satisfaction across corporate events.

Formación

• A.O.S. degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Experience leading small culinary team up to 6 people.
• Extensive catering and high-volume foodservice operations.
• Hands-on chef with strong food quality and cost controls.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Slack and Zoom.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direction for all day-to-day operations of the Culinary department and ensure the quality and standards are meeting the expectations of the guests and employees.
• Ensure that supplies are ordered, received, and properly stored. Maintain an inventory of supplies and kitchen equipment.
• Conduct regular inventory of food items and equipment.
• Manage department expenses and ensure food cost is reviewed weekly/monthly.
• Manage staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Attract, hire, retain, and motivate your team to uphold company standards and practices.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with staff and review all information pertinent to the day’s business.
• Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably. Handle employee issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Review PEOs, make notes, develop and assign production and preparation tasks accordingly
• Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling
• Responsible for all food production for all corporate meetings, conferences and events.
• Ensuring all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and serviced.
• Supervising daily setup for menu, anticipating business volume, and adjusting work areas/schedules accordingly

Conocimientos

Culinary leadership

Catering experience

High-volume operations

Team leadership

Hands-on chef

Educación

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts

Culinary certificate

Herramientas

Google Suite

Slack

Zoom

Descripción del empleo

Convene Hospitality Group Chicago is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Culinary department with a focus on presentation, catering for conferences, and high-quality guest experiences.

You will report to the General Manager and oversee day-to-day operations, inventory, cost controls, staffing, and training to uphold Convene's GRIT standards and guest satisfaction across corporate events.