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HHM Hotels

Executive Chef

HHM Hotels, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Opportunity:

Executive ChefThe St. Gregory Hotel’s stunning and sophisticated Ellington Park Bistro is currently seeking an Executive Chef to elevate and execute the kitchen operations in accordance with established guest service, food quality and sustainability standards. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for training, mentoring and developing talent all while delivering an exceptional guest experience.Your FocusInterview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute.Review daily menu specials, banquet event orders and inventory food items for daily use.Requisition day’s supplies and ensure they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with purchasing and storeroom personnel.Ensure the quality of products received.Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, and health/safety and sanitation follow-up.Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, and equipment and that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides and photography are posted and current.Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards. Develop new menu items, test and write recipes.Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction.Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.Assist the catering department with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested.Review sales and food costs daily and ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently.Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staff guidelines and forecasted labor costs.Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.Perform other duties as requested by management.Your Background and SkillsDegree or certificate in Culinary Arts and/or one to two years’ experience as an Executive Chef.Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design.

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