Culinary Mastermind

Job Title: Culinary Mastermind

About Us:

New School Consulting is a dynamic company that prioritizes innovation, integrity, and team growth. Our family of companies offers exceptional hospitality services in Central New York, with properties like the Tailwater Lodge and Skaneateles Boutique Hotel.

Career Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team at The Fields Restaurant, located within the new Skaneateles Lodge. As a key leader, you will drive excellent cuisine offerings, quality control, and team advancement while overseeing kitchen operations. This role presents a unique opportunity to integrate fresh produce from our onsite regenerative farm into our menu.

Responsibilities:

• Culinary Excellence: Collaborate with leadership to develop menus that align with our concepts, showcasing creativity and meeting customer expectations.
• Direct food preparation activities, ensuring adherence to established recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines.
• Monitor presentation, taste, and consistency of all menu items, aiming to elevate the culinary experience.

Team Management and Training:

• Provide strong leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the kitchen team, including Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, and other staff members.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff, ensuring they possess necessary culinary skills and knowledge.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and implement training programs for professional growth.
• Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication among kitchen staff.

Kitchen Operations:

• Oversight of day-to-day kitchen operations, including food production, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaboration with the General Manager to optimize kitchen workflow, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintenance of a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Implementation of strategies for ingredient storage, rotation, and waste reduction to maximize freshness and minimize costs.

Business Acumen:

• Demonstrate interest in business operations and objectives, with a willingness to understand metrics relevant to the organization and industry.
• Understand how the role of Chef influences the company's longevity.
• Show eagerness to learn and develop food/menu and beverage knowledge, keeping up-to-date with industry trends.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef or similar role in an awarded kitchen environment (1+ year).
• Strong culinary skills with a focus on farm-to-table applications.
• Proven leadership abilities, inspiring and motivating a kitchen team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality dishes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Salary: $100-125k per year, DOE + benefits + development opportunities.

This job description does not encompass all duties and standards associated with the position. Incumbents will adhere to additional instructions and fulfill any related tasks assigned by their supervisor.

We are an equal employment opportunity provider and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.