Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen & Culinary Innovation

Schulte Hospitality Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Telemedicine and Mental Health care

Health insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic Executive Chef to join our team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment in the United States, Florida. You will lead culinary operations, develop menus, manage costs, and mentor a team of cooks and supervisors to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires three or more years in a culinary leadership position, a strong focus on safety, quality, and service, and alignment with our service culture and career growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a culinary leadership role.
• Food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for long- and short-term planning and day-to-day operations of the kitchen and related culinary departments.
• Manage associates and managers in the kitchen to attract, retain and motivate employees while providing a safe environment; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication, and discipline as appropriate.
• Plan and manage procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost effective manner.
• Monitor and control maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment, meeting standards and regulations.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget; monitor labor and food costs to meet objectives.
• Develop and implement menus and back-up within corporate guidelines to improve revenues while maintaining quality.
• Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Team player

Guest service

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Food safety certification preferred

Job description

Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic Executive Chef to join our team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment in the United States, Florida. You will lead culinary operations, develop menus, manage costs, and mentor a team of cooks and supervisors to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires three or more years in a culinary leadership position, a strong focus on safety, quality, and service, and alignment with our service culture and career growth mindset.