Executive Chef TAO Restaurant Chicago
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:
- Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
- Life and Disability Insurance Plans
- Ancillary Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- TAO Savings Marketplace
- Time off and much more!
Leads the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and team members in accordance with company policies and procedures and works concurrently with the General Manager ensuring a successful operation. Interacts with the dining room guests fellow team members and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Ensuring that all needs of the guests are accommodated.
- Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house and the entire venue.
- Conducts decision-making process for interviewing hiring and training new applicants.
- Oversee the scheduling growth opportunities and team member development of all heart-of-house team members.
- Responsible for all heart-of-house job performance reviews.
- Oversee heart-of-house operations to ensure safety quality recipe accuracy and financial profitability.
- Supervise the execution of regular service catering take-out delivery and all in/off-venue events.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems which includes payroll inventory and purchasing.
- Responsible with the General Manager for maintaining the venues monthly Profit & Loss statement standards.
- Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
- Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal state and local laws and regulations; and company policies.
- Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
- Ensures that all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal state and local ordinances.
- Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus and the venue.
- Organize develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.
- Ensures expediting standards.
- Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service.
- Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members.
- Oversees the replacement or repair of all breakage and damage to equipment or furniture.
- Attends leads and participates in any training sessions departmental meetings daily pre-shift meetings.
- Learn by listening observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
- Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality its partners and supporting hotel environments.
- Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
- Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
- Minimum 8 years of previous culinary experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume kitchen setting is essential.
- Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Strong menu planning ability to coach build a team problem solve and leadership skills required.
- Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements and labor models is required.
- Must be organized self-motivated and proactive with strong attention to detail.
- Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products) POS and technology
SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
- Must have strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must have good positive energy throughout the day
- Must be able to read the computer monitors and print legibly
- Must be able to bend kneel sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office
- Must be able to push and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Small to Medium office environment
- Office Casino Nightclub Bar Lounge and/or Restaurant working environment
- 5-25% Local Travel (United States)
- Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise crowds and smoke the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
- May work extended hours irregular shifts evening and/or weekend shifts and holiday work may be required
- Maintain a professional neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
- Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers managers and co-workers in a professional courteous manner
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to handle a fast-paced busy and somewhat stressful environment
Required Experience:
IC
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
About Company
ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY ; Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. The company operates branded locations across the globe, featuring a collection of wid ... View more
