Executive Chef

Position title Executive Chef Description The Executive Chef will provide the highest quality culinary experience to our guests. The Executive Chef is responsible for the development and oversight of the overall strategic vision of the culinary program, including profitable financial management, effective leadership of sous chefs, excellent customer service skills, and supervision of department requirements and standards. Youll act as an ambassador for the company.Responsibilities* Ensure excellence in customer satisfaction through commitment to a Do Whatever It Takes Attitude and a hands-on, lead by example management style* Management of all back of house staff in a high volume kitchen, including ongoing training , development, and follow up* Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution* Oversee weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies* Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations.* Follow departmental policies as well as Mail My Seafood rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.* Accountable for ensuring all aspects of the kitchens including but not limited to: training, supervision and scheduling of all line associates, execution of all menu items, ordering, proper storage, organization and inventory of all products, training and implementation of all sanitation procedures, developing menu items, menu matrix and recipes while managing food and labor costs.* Responsible for enhancing the quality of food product that is presented to customers.* Make changes that respond to the marketplace and to customers needs, both present and anticipated.* Recommend changes to the food product.* Use market research to develop new products and ensure consistency in food delivery and standards.* Be a primary representative in media outlets, both print and televised, for food and beverage offerings at the special events.* Provide support of a specialist nature to the Executive Committee.* Work in support of team goals and measures effectiveness through the Food & Beverage profit and service performance of the organization.* Responsible for the selection, training and development of the associates within the department.* Control the elements that determine profit and loss.* Responsible for all major operating expenses.* Set margins and manage the business against projections.* Make decisions that relate to profit and loss.* Responsible for the financial management of the operation.* Create sustainable menu options* Attend operational meetingsQualifications* Must be 18 years of age or older.* Satisfactory drug and background screening following condition offer.* Eligible to work in the U.S.* Must be willing and able to lift-up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.* Must be willing and able to handle exposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing (coolers, freezers, etc.) with or without accommodation.* Must be willing and able to stand/walk for up to 8-12 hours with or without reasonable accommodation.* Must be will and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach with or without reasonable accommodation.* At least 4 years of Culinary Management experience in a full-service, structured establishment* Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including: staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality* Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills* Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic* Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus, not required* Food Manager Certification.* Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.* Able to multitask in a dynamic, and fast paced environment.* Youre able to establish a positive rapport with many types of personalities.* Flexible schedule, able to work mornings, weekends, and holidays when needed.* Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation.* Previous experience with creating schedules, labor costing, payroll administration, employee performance management.* Must possess basic computational ability.* Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.* Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes and proper preparation.* Ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgments to ensure proper payroll and production control.* Ability to supervise large staff and accomplish goals on a timely basis.* Ability to conduct meetings, menu briefings and maintain communication lines between line staff and Sous Chef.Job Benefits* Extensive and well-rounded training program* Continued career development and growth opportunities* Medical, dental and vision, 401(k), paid vacation and moreMail My Seafood provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 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