Food and Beverage - Featured Chef

eagle river

Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada

5d ago

Job Summary

The featured chef is responsible for maintaining the restaurant as a semi-fine dining establishment. He / she will be the key figure associated with the restaurant in advertising campaigns and must demonstrate superior culinary skill and commitment to the product.

He / she manages the kitchen operations and staff on a daily basis to ensure a consistent, high-quality food product. In addition to the restaurant, the featured chef will be required to assist or oversee banquets and catered events from time to time.

As a department head, directs and works with the food and beverage management team and associates to successfully execute all kitchen operations;

strives to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with all food and beverage policies, standards and procedures

Actively involved in training kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations

Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor

Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards

Maintains procedures for food and beverage portion and waste controls

Follow proper handling and right temperatures of all food products

Understands and communicates to staff the operating and maintenance procedures of all departmental equipment

Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer services and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations

Ensures associates receive ongoing training to understand guest expectations

Reviews findings, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement

Assists restaurant departments in developing and generating annual sales

Meets regularly with customers and restaurant guests to gather feedback

Participates in the developing of department’s capital expenditure goals

Manages projects as needed

Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required

Culinary education required

5 years culinary management experience with demonstrated leadership

Experience leading a well known, trend-setting restaurant

Experience successfully handling a diverse group of associates

Excellent culinary skills; possesses the ability to perform all functions in the culinary operation

Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards

Experience in menu development

Experience with purchasing and maintaining kitchen equipment

Profit and loss responsibility

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