Executive Chef
New York
Job Description Job Description Salary:
Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF – DIRECTOR OF CULINARY
Reports to : OWNERS
Summary of Position:
The Executive chef-DOC is responsible for the overarching targets and goals of the restaurants or other food operations. Duties are to establish a menu, hire chefs and other members of the culinary team, plan budgets and determine what to charge for menu items. As the DOC you must provide leadership to chefs in all areas of the business and serve as escalation point to cooks.
Duties & Responsibilities :
Hiring training and supervising of all chefs as well as counsel of said chefs
Set aside some time for all incoming managers to train on menu
Stay current on developing trends in the industry
Maintaining the Standard in all kitchens by working with chefs, reviewing, and setting examples
Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
Assisting and directing kitchen staff when necessary at any location within the company
Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
Active management of all chefs overseeing kitchen communications using approved methods. (slack, group texts)
Create weekly declining food budgets for each location
Adhere to strict safety and sanitation standards across all kitchens
Maintain weekly communication with ownership
Motivate the team during especially through moments of adversity
Maintain vendor relationships
Weekly site visits to ensure the cleanliness, and proper operation of kitchen equipment
Weekly site visits to nsure proper execution of recipes
Weekly Site visits to have Pre Shift menu tasting to ensure consistency
Maintain weekly communication via meetings with culinary team
Recruit, hire and train chefs, cooks and kitchen staff
Maintain kitchen equipment, schedule repairs and additional maintenance as needed
Review monthly shopper reports and utilize the information to develop the team through corrections and accolades
Be a problem solver in a complex environment
Qualifications:
A minimum of 6 years of experience in management of kitchen teams in preparation and cooking.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
Must have a desire to win
Strong attention to detail
Ability to remain productive when pulled in many directions
Proficient in Office Suite
Bi-Lingual preferred