Executive Chef at DraftKings Sportsbook & TPC Scottsdale

Home of the largest-attended tournament in the world, the fan-favorite WM Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale is a masterful blend of challenge and playability – compelling the sport’s top players and recreational golfers alike. Set in the rugged Sonoran Desert and surrounded by the stunning McDowell Mountains, TPC Scottsdale boasts two championship courses for players to enjoy – the world famous Stadium Course and the stunning Champions Course. As Arizona’s only PGA TOUR property, you'll experience the standards of quality and service normally reserved for the TOUR professionals.

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The Executive Chef is responsible for all aspects of the kitchen and culinary operation to ensure that the daily operation of the culinary department achieves established goals and objectives in sales, profitability and member/guest and employee satisfaction levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent education

Two or three additional years of hospitality management education, culinary degree or similar education or equivalent experience

Must be familiar with culinary, and food and beverage concepts, practices, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of general business administration practices, sanitation guidelines and state liquor laws as applied to food and beverage and culinary practices and procedures as would be acquired through at least seven years of similar experience in progressively responsible positions.

Prior supervisory experience required

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Maintain responsibility for the hiring, training, and proficiency of employees in the kitchen department

Plan for and schedule manpower, equipment, and supply requirements for the department and maintain accountability for the cost, utilization, and performance of employees and equipment

Ensure that all menu items are prepared/produced according to standard recipes, responsible for garnishing of dishes, and portion control

Oversee preparation of food, making sure that food items are prepared according to standard recipes and are presented to standards established by the PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. to ensure member/guest satisfaction

Develop culinary staff and evaluate performance to advance to next level

Instruct cooks in the details of preparing menu items according to recipe cards

Instruct ware washers in details of using dishwashing machine to ensure high quality of sanitation standards

Ensure that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen, loading dock and dumpster area at all times

Handle all special requests, concerns and complaints in a manner that shows professionalism, concern and empathy. Resolve problems quickly in an objective manner

Maintain preventative equipment maintenance procedures, standards and maintain appropriate records for same. Schedule maintenance as needed

Work with Food and Beverage Director to develop club function and private function business, assisting in menus and in all food service related areas

Ensure that employees wear uniforms and name tags and that uniforms are kept in proper condition, clean and are readily available at all times to employees

Utilize Chef Tec to manage inventory, maintain recipe file (with photos or video), and maintain current menu costs

Assist in the development and the maintenance of the marketing and promotional programs as related to the Food & Beverage Department

Assume responsibility as the kitchen supervisor during all meal periods including banquets ensuring food preparation standards are maintained

Required to set-up and break-down buffet tables and theme decorations which may include ice displays

Ensure that all menus reflect member/customer needs, current trends and incorporate local ingredients as they are available

Work with Director of Food and Beverage to train service staff on menu, ensuring that they are fluent on content and preparations

Participate in pre-meal meetings so as to maintain positive/constructive communication with Front of House staff

Assist the Food & Beverage Director in the development of the annual Food and Beverage Budget/Plan

Understanding and following procedures to maintain a sanitary workspace conforming to all jurisdictional and club imposed regulations and rules regarding food service sanitation

Maintain internal controls for the Food and Beverage Department

Cost all menu items and make adjustments to portions and pricing as market changes

Maintain a thorough accountability of the food inventory ensuring the accuracy of the monthly food inventory

Maintain purchasing standards for products and ensure correct products in appropriate quantities are available at all times

Utilize Kronos to assist in maintaining Food & Beverage payroll policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring they are consistent with staffing guidelines

Implement and maintain par-stock levels on food inventory

Maintain purchase order system, ordering and receiving programs to ensure proper quantity and price on all purchases

Create a positive relationship with Club membership through special events, cooking classes, and al carte table visits

Operate within all guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as established by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc., while ensuring that PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. mandatory standards of operations as they relate to Food & Beverage operations are followed

Ensure that service procedures are adhered to as outlined in the TPC Brand Standards

Special projects or other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Travel

Travel is not expected for this position

Work Schedule Expectations

This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages employees and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the department

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