Lanai [St. Thomas] | EXECUTIVE CHEF

6 days ago

, United States Ballast Hospitality Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Based on Experience

LANAI [ST. THOMAS] | EXECUTIVE CHEF


$1,500 SIGN-ON & RETENTION BONUS [Terms and Conditions Apply]

Existing Employees Not Eligible

Previously Hired Employees Not Eligible


FULL BENEFITS

Complete HealthCare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off 

[Full Time Qualification Required. Terms and Conditions Apply]

 

OUR EXCITING WORK ENVIRONMENT

Lanai [St. Thomas] is located on the south shore of St. Thomas in beautiful Frenchman’s Bay. Originally opened in 2016 along the shore of Limetree Beach within Limetree Beach Resort, Lanai offers a one of kind location and quintessential Caribbean beachfront dining experience. Lanai offers innovative and refined seafood-forward island fare, and a lively bar program featuring Caribbean-inspired cocktails. 

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The ideal candidate is a practiced problem solver, maintains a calm demeanor under pressure, persists to get the job done, and enjoys coaching and working alongside a large team to improve performance and increase retention.

The Executive Chef supports the mission of Ballast Hospitality by overseeing day-to-day operations. The Executive Chef also helps cultivate and emulate the ethics and vibe of the brand. This position participates in the hiring and training of personnel at the restaurant and is responsible for ensuring that the stated standards and goals are met. This position works actively with the team to set new goals for improving day-to-day operations through food, experience, and culture.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Start recruiting process for BOH team.
  • Collaborate with other personnel in Charleston, SC and in St John/St Thomas, USVI to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as local availability of ingredients or the likely number of guests.
  • Create operational documents for BOH.
  • Monitor sanitation practices daily to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Schedule BOH all staff meetings designed to teach food safety and food handling standards.
  • Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, and food storage areas.
  • Responsible for maintaining kitchen equipment, scheduling routine maintenance checks with equipment vendors and ensuring equipment is fixed when broken.
  • Responsible for invoice management and reporting.
  • Ensure daily AM and PM line checks are conducted to verify the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Work to accurately know the product mix and estimated food amounts and ingredients for correct ordering levels.
  • Control food cost and usage by using prep lists, updating par levels, controlling spending and reviewing product mix reports daily.
  • Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
  • Make employment and termination decisions including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.
  • Implement training schedules for new hires and monitor progress.
  • Actively coach, inspire and develop staff.
  • Ensure all BOH staff reviews are conducted on a timely basis.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive environment for all staff and guests.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of direct management experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
  • Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Ballast Hospitality, always setting a professional example.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

WHO WE ARE

We believe in living our values, some of which are:

  • Without integrity, all else fails.
  • We believe in the ongoing training and development of our staff, and see it as a worthy investment in the future of the company.
  • Without creativity, there is no innovation.
  • We believe that only a happy and professional staff can give the level of personal service we demand.
  • We believe in providing legendary service – the unique and powerful sort of personal care and attention that our guests tell stories about.
  • We expect to work hard, exude professionalism, and have fun in the workplace - simultaneously.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. We encourage our employees to grow and learn and offer many opportunities for personal and career development.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Lanai [St. Thomas] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

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