Executive Chef

Limani is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our team, embodying efficiency, professionalism, and a comprehensive understanding of our culinary philosophy. The ideal candidate will champion our restaurant's policies and contribute positively to our team culture, ensuring all guests experience welcoming, responsive, and gracious service at all times.

Key Expectations:

• Represent Limani professionally, promoting the culture, values, and mission aligned with top accreditation standards.
• Display consistent attention to detail and follow through of all restaurant policies.
• Offer constructive solutions to problems or issues as part of the decision-making team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure guests feel welcome and are provided responsive, friendly, and courteous service.
• Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Assume responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Document all recipes in a standard kitchen format and share with kitchen employees.
• Ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
• Schedule labor as required by business activity while ensuring all positions are staffed when needed, and maintaining labor cost objectives.
• Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.
• Supervise the kitchen during prep and service periods and expedite service from canapé through mignardises.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in fine dining kitchen management, preparation, and cooking.
• Ability to communicate effectively with corporate, staff, and guests.
• Possess a Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection from the local Department of Health.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Information:

This role may require working in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens ( 110°F), possibly for one hour or more. The Executive Chef must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time and able to safely lift and easily maneuver plates, cases of water, chairs, and dining room tables.

Conclusion:

Join Limani to be a part of a team dedicated to providing exquisite Greek dining experiences characterized by high-quality ingredients, fresh herbs, and diverse dishes ranging from tender grilled meats, zesty salads, fresh fish, and syrupy pastries. As the Executive Chef, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that traditional Greek food, known for its health benefits and rich flavors, is brought to life in every dish served, ensuring the satisfaction and delight of every guest. Your leadership and culinary expertise will contribute to Limani’s commitment to perpetuating extraordinary dining experiences and nurturing a culture of respect, learning, and growth.