Task Force Executive Chef

Tandem Hospitality Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Task Force Executive Chef to oversee food operations across multiple hotel outlets. This role requires significant travel and management experience, focusing on enhancing food quality and guest satisfaction while ensuring profitability. Ideal candidates will have a strong culinary background and a proven track record in similar environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Chef.
• Management experience required.
• Experience at properties of similar size and quality.

Responsibilities

• Direct food ordering, preparation, production, and control.
• Enhance food product presented to guests.
• Control profit and loss elements.

Skills

Food product enhancement

Market research

Personnel selection

Profit and loss management

Team support

Education

Graduate of an accredited Culinary School

Tools

Microsoft applications

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Job Description

The Task Force Executive Chef directs food ordering, preparation, production, and control for all food outlets and banquet facilities of the hotel they are operating in.

Job Requirements

• Responsible for enhancing the food product presented to guests.
• Make changes responding to the marketplace and guests' needs, both present and anticipated.
• Recommend changes to the food product.
• Use market research to develop new products.
• Maintain quality of food and ensure consistency in delivery and standards.
• Support team goals and measure effectiveness through food & beverage profit and service performance.
• Responsible for personnel selection, training, and development within the department.
• Exercise hire and fire discretion within hotel policies.
• Oversee divisional matters related to employment and civil rights laws.
• Control profit and loss elements.
• Manage all major operating expenses.
• Set margins and manage the business against projections.
• Participate in hotel programs for continuous improvement and networking.
• Represent the hotel professionally in community and industry events.

Job Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Chef.
• Management experience required.
• This is a traveling role; 85%+ on-site based on hotel needs.
• Graduate of an accredited Culinary School preferred.
• Experience at properties of similar size and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Verifiable record of improving metrics related to the Food Department and guest satisfaction.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Hospitality