Executive Chef

7 days ago

Sacramento, California, United States Kimpton Hotel Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at Kimpton Sawyer Hotel. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen and ensuring that our guests receive exceptional dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement seasonal menus that showcase our hotel's commitment to quality and creativity.
  • Lead a team of culinary professionals to ensure efficient and effective kitchen operations.
  • Manage inventory, purchasing, and receiving to maintain high standards of quality and freshness.
  • Ensure that all food products are consistently prepared and served according to recipes, portioning, and cooking standards.
  • Supervise the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in, and downstairs prep area.
  • Meet financial targets while achieving food quality and service objectives.
  • Ensure all equipment is kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs.
  • Foster opportunities for the team to learn, grow, and develop their abilities, collaborate with your staff to create a culture and work environment founded on respect.
  • Continually strive to develop your staff in all areas of managerial and professional development as well as in food education.
  • Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
  • Understand and follow all regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees, and guests.
  • Schedule labor while ensuring that all positions are staffed when needed while maintaining labor cost objectives.
  • Lead and participate in ongoing service education through facilitating daily line-ups, quarterly menu meetings, and new back and front of house training programs.
  • Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and offer positive solutions to issues.
  • Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding employees and together with the People + Culture Representative administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures.
Requirements
  • 2 or 4 year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef, preferably leading large, fast-paced, multi-outlet kitchens.
  • Passionate about industry trends and techniques and knowledgeable of product, presentation, quality, and preparation, menu concept, design, food costing, and people management.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills that foster positive working relationships with all teammates.
  • Able to work with PR and Marketing in the creation of campaigns and budgets.
  • Flexible schedule, available to work weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays when needed.
  • Food Handler Certification, Alcohol Awareness Certification (if applicable).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, restaurant POS system, inventory management and/or procurement software experience, payroll and timekeeping software, business & accounting software may be required.
About Us

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel is a boutique hotel that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and hotel room and parking discounts to eligible employees. If you are a motivated and experienced Executive Chef looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity.

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