Executive Chef

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Executive Chef REPORTS TO: General Manager JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the successful management of all aspects of the culinary department, including Rugby Kitchen, Banquet Kitchen, Pastry Kitchen and Bakery. Primary Responsibilities - 80% Responsible for culinary human resource[SG1][AC2][SG3][SG4] objectives: In conjunction with culinary leadership team, oversee recruiting, selecting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and disciplining, culinary staff members. Communicates job expectations and is responsible for monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job performance; planning and reviewing compensation; enforcing policies and procedures. Achieves culinary operational objectives by: preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; serving as culinary resource to operations managers; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; implementing change. Meets culinary financial objectives by: estimating requirements; designing menus; anticipating and evaluating response to menu presentation; scheduling expenditures analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; overseeing Birchstreet and other purchasing and requisitioning processes; evaluating timesaving production techniques; training others in specialty techniques[SG5][AC6][SG7]. Anticipates & drives emerging food and dining trends; develops menus with final oversight by ownership; develops recipes; determines portion specifications by understanding consumer tastes and nutritional needs, and operating within budgetary constraints to drive revenues. Oversees food preparation by consulting with Director of F&B, Director of Catering, Banquet Chef, Restaurant Chef and Executive Pastry Chef and team leaders; overseeing portion size; controlling productivity; providing culinary leadership in areas; monitoring presentations, garnishments, and sauces. Improves menu quality and consistency by analyzing food production records and menu expenses; standardizing production recipes; promoting kitchen staff interest in quality improvement; studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes. Secondary Responsibilities - 20% Maintains culinary equipment by following operating instructions; instructing staff in equipment use; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting repair service; evaluate new equipment; preparing administrative proposals to justify purchases. Maintains professional & technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state of the art practices. Develops & trains Restaurant chef management and supervisory team to take on additional leadership and management duties[SG8][AC9][SG10]. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with sanitation and federal, state, and local legal regulations; overseeing food preparation, safety, and security. Oversee special catering events and offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques. Be available on evenings, weekends and holidays to oversee kitchens during these large or special events. BENEFITS Success Coach every Thursday Fifty percent off your restaurant bill for up to six guests 401 (k) Discounted Bus Passes Free meals during shift PTO Program & so much more! The Townsend Hotel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you are interested in applying for employment with The Townsend Hotel and need assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to careers@townsendhotel.com or you may call us at 248-647-8640. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree or related Culinary degree. Minimum of four years of industry and culinary management experience in luxury hotel environment, or similar experience. Must demonstrate proven leadership abilities, commitment to customer service, strong organizational and time management skills. Must have previous experience with menu development and pricing. Must have prior experience with Birchstreet, or similar inventory and requisitioning system. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Physical Demands: Requires ability to stand/walk for significant periods. Requires ability to move fingers and hands quickly and easily: handling and feeling. Requires ability to communicate orally to kitchen/hotel staff: talking, hearing. Requires ability to smell and taste cooked foods. Requires ability to lift 20-50 pounds frequently, up to 100 pounds infrequently. Environmental Conditions: Inside: protection from weather conditions but may experience varying kitchen temperatures. Essential Skills: Requires familiarity with applicable franchise standards and procedures. Requires knowledge, skill and ability in the management of multiple kitchens and staff members. Hazards: May include, but may not be limited to, cuts from broken glass or kitchen equipment, burns, slipping and tripping.