Executive Chef Job at StepStone Hospitality Inc. in Needham Heights

We are currently seeking a full-time Executive Chef to lead the Food and Beverage Department. Must have Front of House operations experience! Come join an amazing team dedicated to the hospitality field!

· Maintain standards of food, beverage, and quality guest service.

· Manage Front of House and Back of House operations as a “hands on” leader.

· Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the food and beverage department.

· Contribute to the success and goals of guest satisfaction scores (GSS); increase level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an exceptional product through employee development and training.

· Develop short- and long-term financial and operational plans for the food and beverage department that relate to the overall objectives of the hotel.

· Participate in the preparation of the annual hotel budget.

· Manage in compliance with Federal, state, local, and StepStone regulations and standards. Maintain health and sanitation standards.

· Maintain and correct procedures for credit control, financial transactions, security of financial assets, weekly invoice review and monthly inventory control.

· Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.

· Schedule all subordinate associates to adhere to labor standards guidelines and maintain adequate staffing levels.

· Direct all food production. Supervise all cooking operations including methods, portioning, and garnishing; Assist in planning meals and developing menus.

· Ensure attractive presentation of all food dishes, prepare creative food items and beverages.

· Train and develop Executive Sous Chef and F&B Manager to manage department budgets, schedule and supervise line cooks, prep. Cooks, stewards, servers etc.

· Interview, hire and train employees, determine/approve pay increases, conduct performance reviews, counseling, discipline and recommend for promotion or termination. Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to; seek guidance of Human Resources when needed.

· Flexible to work a varied schedule due to business levels and industry demand.

· Maintain uniform and grooming standards as outlined in employee handbook and departmental training.

· Ensure that all employees attend a monthly meeting to communicate and define new policies and procedures; Assure documentation of meeting minutes and monitors topics to assure a safety related issue is discussed at each meeting.

· Develop and implement quarterly menu development for all meal periods and create customer menus for special events.

· May require covering shifts including cooking and/or working the dining room.