Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Training

Flik Hospitality Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations while maintaining a safe, sanitary environment for staff. You will direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines.

This position offers an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional a chance to lead and innovate. Key responsibilities include menu planning, standardizing recipes, training staff, maintaining schedules, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience in culinary/kitchen management.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Hands-on chef experience is a must.
• Knowledge of food trends, costs, and presentation.
• Proficient with computers; includes Microsoft Office.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned.
• Mantains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting.
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Culinary operations

Training staff

Catering experience

Education

A.S. or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations while maintaining a safe, sanitary environment for staff. You will direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines.

This position offers an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional a chance to lead and innovate. Key responsibilities include menu planning, standardizing recipes, training staff, maintaining schedules, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety