Executive Sous Chef Petoskey area

Golf and Ski Resort -- Search by Harper Associates

We are searching for a highly talented, hands-on Executive Sous Chef with high-volume experience for a Resort with mulitple restaurants and catering . Will oversee culinary operations and handle menu development, leading the culinary team, managing financials, and collaborating with the front-of-house managers. Must be highly skilled in managing a very busy kitchen, and have proven success at leading a team of culinary professionals.

Duties:

Duties shall include responsibility for the following: Day-to-day operation of the Kitchen, including Managing, training and mentoring employees in the kitchen, Assisting with food production, Developing and enforcing maintenance routines for all equipment and the entire kitchen, Assessing and monitoring food quality standards, arranging for purchases from vendors and suppliers, menu selection, developing and enforcing the Restaurants’ policies and procedures as it relates to the kitchen. Establish and maintain positive relationships/rapport with all (internal/external) guests, focusing efforts to exceed guest expectations at every opportunity. Create a work environment that promotes teamwork and mutual respect.

Ideal candidates will have:

· Culinary Degree from CIA, Schoolcraft, Johnson & Wales, or a similar level culinary school

· High-volume, scratch Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef, or Executive Chef experience

· Experience in robust and cutting-edge cooking techniques

· Expertise in ordering, inventory management, labor management, and scheduling

· Experience in developing culinary team members

· Experience in menu costing

· Experience creating and managing the back-of-house budget

Benefits:

· Very competitive base salary

· Bonus potential

· Outstanding health benefits

· Paid vacation

Please forward resume in confidence to Ben Schwartz: ben@harperjobs.com

Ben Schwartz | President | Harper Associates

Direct: (248) 737-0431 | Fax (888) 737-8525

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