Executive Chef

Job Description
Executive Chef
What is in it for you:
Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
Be innovative, detailed oriented, quality conscious and aware of new trends in presentation and preparation
Effectively plan and develop menus for the hotel considering factors such as product availability, food and service cost, marketing conditions and business volume;
assign prices for dailymenus that result in net profit;
participate in making decisions regarding printing, layout, posting, and distribution of menus while ensuring the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration
Uphold all hygiene and sanitary regulations from local regulations as well as Accor regulations
Enforce a safe work environment by upholding the safety standards
Seek opportunities to increase revenues
Promote departmental teamwork and a good work environment
Direct involvement with employee development;
continuously provides and/or encourages employees in opportunities for internal and external training
Ensure high quality food production
Maintain productivity standards
Maintain proper staffing levels within all departments in the kitchen
Ensure the department operation budget is strictly adhered to and that all costs are controlled
Promote professional work habits that will develop an environment of respect, integrity, teamwork, and empowerment
Attend, plan, and participate in kitchen meetings as well as other hotel meetings
Set clear objectives and expectations for culinary and stewarding leadership team Manages team performance
Oversees stewarding department
Executive steward reports to this role
Consistently aligns own actions and the teams with the values and leadership culture of Accor
Questions established processes and procedures and looks for alternative solutions
Communicates regularly to all team members, using multiple and appropriate channels
Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, policy making, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit in the department, division and hotel
Review and analyze “Cost of Goods Sold Percentage” for the month, prepare necessary documentation
Track and maintain food cost
Regularly communicate to stakeholders' progress of department and any variances in cost of goods or inventory
Present monthly analysis on Cost of Food variance and actuals, menu performance and analytics to key stakeholders
Set up and maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency and the ability to create proper purchasing specifications as well as monitor and review operating criteria and develop an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality
Be the Champion and leader in ensuring we maintain an open and positive working relationship with our union representatives and colleagues
Salary Range:
$173,000 to $230,000 USD Gross Annually
Your skills and experience include:

Previous experience is an asset
Must have previous experience working in a union environment
5+ years of experience in a similar position
Artistic and Creative Culinary Experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong financial comprehension including food costing, menu analysis and controlling labor
Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory
Ability to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays
Visa Requirements:
Must have proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Our commitment to Diversity &
Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
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