Executive Chef

2 months ago

New York, New York, United States DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport Full time
An Executive Chef will build a reputation for the hotel by maintaining a talented and creative kitchen brigade, offering an innovation menu, and promising an exceptional culinary experience.

What will I be doing?

As Executive Chef, you are fully responsible for developing the reputation of the hotel through the production of excellent quality food throughout the hotel, and the development of a high quality kitchen brigade. An Executive Chef will oversee the operational management of the kitchen and Team Members. Specifically, an Executive Chef will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Lead of the kitchen brigade and ensure ongoing development of Team Members
Identify an effective approach to succession planning
Create menus that meet and exceed customers' needs and conform to brand standards
Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
Develop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with Guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliers
Resolve, promptly and completely, any issues that may arise in the kitchen or related areas among Guests and Team Members
Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management
Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
Actively seek verbal feedback from customers on a regular basis and respond to all guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
Ensuring adequate resources are available according to business needs
Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of menu items, special promotions, functions and events
Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas
Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands
Ensure monthly communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
Recruit, manage, train and develop the kitchen team
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
Ensure maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues are dealt with in a timely manner
Manage financial performance of the department so all planning is in line with hotel objectives
Manage food control systems are adhered to them so margins are on target in a pro-active way
Regular review of all menus with Food and Beverage manager to confirm offerings are in line with market trends
Be environmentally aware
Ensure food wastage program is adhered to so that margins are on target
Responsible for ensuring that the monthly working schedules are made and maintained in accordance with local legislation
What are we looking for?

An Executive Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

Previous, relevant experience as an Executive Chef
Excellent leadership skills
A creative approach to the production of high quality food
A business focused approach to managing a hotel kitchen
Excellent communication skills
Ability to build relationships, internal and external, to the hotel and the Company
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Proven Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a high-volume kitchen environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Culinary Expertise: Deep understanding of diverse cuisines, cooking techniques, and flavor profiles. Ability to create memorable dining experiences through innovative dishes.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and guide a dynamic kitchen team. Experience in training and developing culinary talent.
Organizational Acumen: Excellent time management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Creativity and Passion: A passion for culinary arts and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Ability to innovate and adapt to evolving culinary trends.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)

Source: Hospitality Online

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