Executive Chef: Lead Menu Creation & Culinary Excellence

Guest Services Inc; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. seeks an Executive Chef to oversee daily production, preparation and presentation of all food in the unit and to assist the General Manager with day-to-day operations.

The role includes supervising kitchen staff, training, budgeting, ensuring quality and meeting client objectives and customer needs. The Executive Chef will lead menu development, cost analysis, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards across all kitchen activities, while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent required; Culinary or Associate’s degree in food service or related field.
• Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Demonstration of food safety knowledge and sanitation.
• Computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Experience in analyzing financial reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, and forecast portion specifications to unit.
• Analyze and cost food items.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct the culinary and utility staff.
• Control expenses. Determine food and supply needs for venue.
• Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
• Ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the event to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation of foods.
• Direct the preparation and cooking of food for the unit.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them to your manager.

Skills

Customer service

Financial analysis

Computer literacy

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Culinary or Associate’s degree

Food Protection Manager Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. seeks an Executive Chef to oversee daily production, preparation and presentation of all food in the unit and to assist the General Manager with day-to-day operations.

The role includes supervising kitchen staff, training, budgeting, ensuring quality and meeting client objectives and customer needs. The Executive Chef will lead menu development, cost analysis, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards across all kitchen activities, while maintaining strong