Executive Chef: Menu Strategy & Team Leadership

Guest Services, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. in Mobile, AL seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily production, menu planning, and presentation of all food for the unit. You will partner with the General Manager to supervise operations, ensure quality, and meet client objectives.

You will recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate kitchen staff, control food costs, maintain inventory, and uphold safety, sanitation and hygiene standards across the operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. 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 the ability to utilize 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, forecast portion specifications to unit. Analyze and cost items. Ensure budget compliance.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct culinary and utility staff.
• Control expenses. Determine food and supply needs for venue. Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, 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 immediately to your manager.

Skills

Customer service

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Safety & sanitation

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Culinary or Associate's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. in Mobile, AL seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily production, menu planning, and presentation of all food for the unit. You will partner with the General Manager to supervise operations, ensure quality, and meet client objectives.

You will recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate kitchen staff, control food costs, maintain inventory, and uphold safety, sanitation and hygiene standards across the operation.