Description
We are seeking a skilled Executive Chef to join the Food & Beverage team at The Lodge at Marconi in Marshall, CA. Lead the culinary team in a stunning location and demonstrate your culinary passion and innovation. This is an opportunity to create unique menus and provide exceptional dining experiences in a picturesque environment. We are looking for a culinary expert who can motivate the team and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation. If you're an experienced Executive Chef seeking a new challenge and a platform to display your talents, consider joining our team at The Lodge at Marconi.
Responsibilities
•Evaluates local tastes and develops recipes to reflect and enhance local character and interest.
•Meets and exceeds each guest's highest expectations for delivery, presentation, and taste.
•Cultivates a following of regulars.
•Professionally develops relationships with regional suppliers, and maximizes use of regional ingredients.
•Familiar with regionally available ingredients, varieties, seasons, etc.
•Professionally develops relationships with regional and national chefs.
•Professionally develops management team.
•Professionally develops kitchen line and utility staff.
•Develops and manages processes for kitchen service that integrate BOH and FOH into a seamless operation.
•Develops and oversees processes for kitchen organization, cleanliness, and maintenance.
•Collaborates with and supervises kitchen staff regarding menu development, kitchen operations, and maintenance.
•Oversees all hiring and training of BOH staff. Approves hiring and termination of all employees.
•Writes weekly kitchen schedule to ensure sufficient staffing for each meal period.
•Generates documents for all HR actions for the BOH team and delivers completed documents to HR.
•Administers all BOH management and employee reviews.
•Controls costs by monitoring and evaluating food, labor, and operating expenses.
•Meets with vendors to purchase new items, and explores the best pricing.
•Constantly seeks improvement in self, staff, and restaurant.
•Reads guest surveys, and adjusts accordingly as issues arise.
•Assist Events Dept. with winning business, providing service, and driving revenue.
•Works closely with the Sales and Marketing team to market the restaurant brand through various media channels.
•Is current and comfortable with utilizing social media platforms to promote and benefit the property.
Qualifications
•Advanced knowledge of the food and beverage industry.
•Demonstrated exceptional mastery of recipes, techniques, and ingredients.
•Previous press and media exposure experience is a plus.
•Competent with Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office and familiar with industry-standard software.
•Must pass a background check.