Executive Chef

Executive Chef

The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump is searching for an experienced Executive Chef with a dedication to leading others, a creative flair and a passion for hospitality. As the Executive Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining a culture and expectation of excellence while creating lasting positive memories for our guests.

The Hilton Short Pump is a flagship property of Shamin Hotels, Central Virginia's largest hotel management company. We own and operate more than 78 full- and select-service hotels under the Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, InterContinental and Choice flags.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability and a 401k plan. We also offer paid time off, a world class hotel discount program and a fun, friendly place to work. We work hard but have fun doing it and are proud of our commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service.

Job Duties:

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs.
• Ensure that all supplies are ordered, stocked, and properly stored.
• Recruit, hire, train and manage kitchen staff to ensure quality culinary dishes are produced and guest satisfaction standards are maintained.
• Work with management to arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Provide and model effective guest service, communicate expectations and motivate staff to live up to the same expectations.
• Develop interesting and innovative ways to promote incremental revenue for outlets, using relevant marketing techniques to drive guest usage of food and beverage operations.
• Be responsive to and find creative ways to accommodate reasonable guest requests for menu selections, event planning, etc.
• Work with appropriate departments and recommend strategies to consistently provide an outstanding Food and Beverage experience for our guests.
• Review new techniques for food preparation and presentation in a manner and variety that maximizes guest satisfaction and minimizes food costs.
• Provides the vision, leadership and strategy to inspire associates to deliver exceptional service and drive financial success.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety and other food and beverage regulations; keep current on all matters pertaining to the food and beverage industry
• Maintains appearance, upkeep and cleanliness of all Kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Ensure a professional attitude and proper attire when on property, ready to meet or service a guest at any time
• Maintains records of special events, house counts, food covers and daily business volumes.
• Complete monthly Kitchen inventories.
• Establishes and maintains professional business relations with vendors.
• Flexibility to work various schedules as business demands including nights, weekends and holidays.

Shamin Hotels is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We maintain a drug free work environment and require all applicants to agree to a pre-employment background check.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts and 5 years' experience in high volume corporate, hotel, or restaurant service OR 7 years' experience in corporate, hotel or restaurant in food preparation and management.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Safe food handler certification preferred or certification obtained within one year of hire.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and possess basic mathematical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and use of internet-based platforms.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to understand and communicate with team members and guests.