Executive Chef: Lead Menu, Budget & Kitchen Team

guestservices; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. in Chantilly, VA, is seeking an Executive Chef to manage daily production, prep and presentation of all food in the unit, and to assist the General Manager with day-to-day operations.

The Executive Chef must also provide supervision, direction and training to all employees within the kitchen; achieve operating and financial goals; ensure food quality; and meet client objectives and customer needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; culinary education preferred.
• Food Protection Manager Certification or equivalent knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Experience with budgeting and cost-control in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus and forecast portion specifications.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct kitchen staff.
• Control expenses and determine food and supply needs; manage inventory.
• Maintain safe facility environment, standards for food production and handling.
• Direct preparation and cooking of food; ensure quality and timely service.

Skills

Customer service

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Culinary/Associate degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. in Chantilly, VA, is seeking an Executive Chef to manage daily production, prep and presentation of all food in the unit, and to assist the General Manager with day-to-day operations.

The Executive Chef must also provide supervision, direction and training to all employees within the kitchen; achieve operating and financial goals; ensure food quality; and meet client objectives and customer needs.