Executive Chef

Job Description

We are looking for an Executive Chef with strong management skills; one able to attract, retain and motivate his staff.

Benefits:

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401K plan with company match

Hotel discounts

Paid holidays

Early access to earned wages

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

Company paid accident and medical indemnity insurance

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead and mentor kitchen staff in menu preparation and execution, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.

Directly involved in cooking and overseeing food preparation during service periods, including special events, while upholding health and safety standards.

Manage hiring, training, and performance reviews for culinary staff, fostering a high-performing team.

Ensure compliance with company policies and budgetary controls, achieving financial targets and delivering outstanding service.

Meet the financial targets while achieving the food quality and service objectives. Control the Culinary budgeting process, i.e. food cost/payroll/etc. and all overheads/achieve food cost budget throughout the year/report all variances from actual budget with the reasons and recommendations for remedial action.

Adapt to fast-paced environments with short notice menu changes and creatively address special requests.

Maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with guests during food tastings and events.

Requirements:

2 - 3 years of Executive Chef experience.

Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design.

Strong leadership skills with the ability manage a large and busy kitchen that services the restaurant and banquets.

Must be able to manage all BOH standards, food and labor costs, have strong culinary skills and excellent communication skills.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

SMI Hotel Group recruits the best and brightest, in order to deliver the highest quality service to our guests. If you believe that you have what it takes, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Full-time