Executive Chef

TOP RPO LLC

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profile Job Location:

Dubuque, IA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
profile Experience Required: 5years
Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Executive Chef is responsible for leading and overseeing all culinary operations. This role includes strategic menu development recipe creation food preparation kitchen leadership staff management and development inventory and cost controls sanitation compliance and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Reporting to the Food & Beverage Director the Executive Chef promotes a positive high-performing kitchen culture while ensuring culinary operations align with organizational goals and values.

Requirements

Leadership & Staff Management
  • Recruit hire train and lead the culinary team fostering a culture of excellence accountability and efficiency.
  • Develop and manage labor schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on operational demand.
  • Lead pre-shift meetings and establish daily weekly monthly and long-term culinary objectives.
  • Maintain professional and approachable relationships with team members and guests.
  • Ensure all culinary staff maintain professional appearance and uniform standards.
  • Assign responsibilities monitor performance and provide ongoing coaching mentorship and professional development.
  • Partner closely with restaurant leadership to ensure seamless service execution and elevated hospitality standards.
  • Promote teamwork engagement and organizational core values.
Culinary & Operations Management
  • Oversee daily opening operation and closing of culinary departments.
  • Manage inventory control including sourcing purchasing vendor relations product rotation pricing negotiation and monthly inventory reporting.
  • Maintain food cost controls through portion management waste reduction and forecasting. Ensure compliance with sanitation health and food safety standards at all times.
  • Oversee maintenance and functionality of all kitchen equipment.
  • Address guest feedback and concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Lead development of innovative seasonal menus that reflect current culinary trends and enhance the guest experience.
  • Design and implement comprehensive culinary training programs.
  • Support departmental reporting dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Culinary Excellence & Innovation
  • Ensure consistent execution of high-quality culinary techniques preparation and presentation.
  • Demonstrate expertise in dry-aging techniques and related inventory management.
  • Interact with guests VIPs and special event attendees to enhance the dining experience.
  • Drive continuous culinary innovation and menu development.
Other Responsibilities
  • Support additional Food & Beverage operations as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.



Required Skills:

Leadership & Staff Management Recruit hire train and lead the culinary team fostering a culture of excellence accountability and efficiency. Develop and manage labor schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on operational demand. Lead pre-shift meetings and establish daily weekly monthly and long-term culinary objectives. Maintain professional and approachable relationships with team members and guests. Ensure all culinary staff maintain professional appearance and uniform standards. Assign responsibilities monitor performance and provide ongoing coaching mentorship and professional development. Partner closely with restaurant leadership to ensure seamless service execution and elevated hospitality standards. Promote teamwork engagement and organizational core values. Culinary & Operations Management Oversee daily opening operation and closing of culinary departments. Manage inventory control including sourcing purchasing vendor relations product rotation pricing negotiation and monthly inventory reporting. Maintain food cost controls through portion management waste reduction and forecasting. Ensure compliance with sanitation health and food safety standards at all times. Oversee maintenance and functionality of all kitchen equipment. Address guest feedback and concerns promptly and professionally. Lead development of innovative seasonal menus that reflect current culinary trends and enhance the guest experience. Design and implement comprehensive culinary training programs. Support departmental reporting dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs). Culinary Excellence & Innovation Ensure consistent execution of high-quality culinary techniques preparation and presentation. Demonstrate expertise in dry-aging techniques and related inventory management. Interact with guests VIPs and special event attendees to enhance the dining experience. Drive continuous culinary innovation and menu development. Other Responsibilities Support additional Food & Beverage operations as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

The Executive Chef is responsible for leading and overseeing all culinary operations. This role includes strategic menu development recipe creation food preparation kitchen leadership staff management and development inventory and cost controls sanitation compliance and delivering exceptional guest ...
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Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Skills

  • Culinary Experience
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Kitchen Management Experience
  • Kitchen Experience
  • Labor Cost Analysis
  • Catering
  • Management Experience
  • Cooking
  • Cost Control
  • Menu Planning
  • Sanitation
  • Leadership Experience