Executive Chef

Property The Legacy Hotel, Green Bay, WI

Legendary Hospitality announces the development of the Legacy Hotel, a boutique all-suites luxury property, located one block from Lambeau Field in the Legends District. This distinctive hotel will be the most luxurious in the region and is scheduled to open in September 2023. Legendary Hospitality’s service culture is steeped in the traditions of the Midwest, combining authentic and attentive service, with the region’s finest amenities.

Objective of Role

The Executive Chef's primary purpose is to ensure the continual preparation of unique and creative cuisine of the highest quality. Their focus is exceptional guest experience through presentation and flavor for dining rooms, banquets, and other culinary facilities.

The position is responsible for the smooth operation of the kitchen and controlling profit, stock, waste control, hygiene procedures, and kitchen training. They also conduct kitchen job interviews, establish the weekly staff schedule, and enforce policies and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes by inspecting them daily.
• Implements hygiene policies and examines equipment for cleanliness by following hygiene guidelines.
• Designs new recipes, plans menus, and select plate presentations by season and customer demand.
• Review staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives by tracking staff performance.
• Hires and trains kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and ware washing stewards.
• Maintains the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet health code regulations
• Monitors inventory and purchases supplies and food from approved vendors.
• Displays exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees as appropriate, and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.
• Ensures food and sanitation standards compliance, adhering to food handling and sanitation guidelines.

Experience and Educational Qualifications

• Degree in the Culinary Arts (preferred).
• At least 2 years experience in a similar role.

Other Characteristics Required

• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering, and inventory
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Incentive Bonus, Un-Capped
• Complimentary Healthcare, Vision and Dental