Executive Chef

The Lead Executive Chef will be involved in all culinary operations and the ideal candidate will be an energetic, polished Culinary Professional. Our Lead Executive Chef oversees our board operation, catering, and retail operations. Seeking candidates with a proven track record for developing, leading, and engaging culinary teams.

• Manage the daily food production including production planning and controls.
• Ensure Client Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality.
• Manage food costing, controls and compliance.
• Develop menus and manage inventory.
• Have high expectations for customer service and quality of food.
• Have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees.
• Have a passion for food and innovation.
• Have knowledge of special diets and allergens and knowledge of DRIVE is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Provides culinary leadership within a large sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training.  Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution.

The ideal candidate has:

• A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies.
• Previous experience working in a high-volume facility and Strong management skills.

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years’ work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.