Piatt Hotel Group is searching for a Task Force Executive Chef to join their team. The Task Force Executive Chef travels to the hotels and restaurants in our portfolio in the Pittsburgh region. All locations are in the local area. This individual will typically be assigned to a specific location for a period of time, as necessary. They will plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel or restaurant in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.
Responsibilities

• Alternates working throughout the portfolio and is responsible for long and short term planning and day-to-day operations of the kitchen and related areas.
• Recommends menu and procedural changes.
• Recommends the budget and manages food and labor costs within approved budget constraints.
• Performs all essential functions while adhering to all SOP's and future food programs to ensure a consistent, quality product.
• Manage associates and managers in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe environment; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost effective manner.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc.) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD), Short-Term Disability (STD), Vehicle Stipend, Cellphone Stipend, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Parking and Team Member Travel Perks/Discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer