Executive Chef

5 days ago

Ocala, Florida, United States World Equestrian Center Ocala Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at the World Equestrian Center Ocala, our premier fine dining steakhouse. As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
  • Prioritize, organize, and follow up on tasks
  • Lead and inspire a team of culinary professionals
  • Develop and execute seasonal menus
  • Maintain food costs and uphold kitchen hygiene and safety standards
  • Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing decisions
  • Ensure compliance with sanitation standards and local, state, and federal regulations
  • Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operation needs are met
  • Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by the Hotel Executive Chef

Requirements:

  • 5 to 7 years of luxury culinary experience
  • Extensive knowledge of the kitchen, its services, facilities, and equipment
  • Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights
  • Ability to perform duties in extreme temperatures
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to exert a well-paced ability to reach other departments of the conference center on a timely basis
  • Ability to lift to 50lbs, occasionally

About the Company:

The World Equestrian Center Ocala is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work-life balance and by providing development opportunities.

Company Culture:

We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit a background check prior to employment.

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