We are looking to add an Executive Chef to our team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore takes great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our resort's mission.

Responsibilities:

Ideal candidates have a genuine passion for hospitality. As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for providing incredible guest service and guest experiences through providing food & beverage services to the guests at the resort. This includes overseeing the kitchen staff, and adhering to safety and health standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Chef: 

• Supervises food preparation, cost quality, quantity inventories, portion control menu planning, recipes and testing of samples submitted by purchasing department; assist in planning monthly kitchen budget.
• Oversees job methods and cooking standards to maintain a high quality of food and service.
• Develops standard recipes for all dishes to ensure proper portion control, uniformity of taste and quality; test new products on the market, recipes and formulas.
• Develops new cooking methods for improvement of cuisine; maintain contact with other chefs and visits other kitchens to keep abreast of new development of food and equipment.
• Assists with interviewing and hiring of applicants for employment; along with training program; and assist with the set up work schedules and job requirements.
• Assists in preparing inventories, budget forecast and may revise work schedules for each week; report on daily payrolls overtime, absenteeism and accidents.’
• Completes market lists; assists in the ordering of necessary items and inspect such foods as meat, fish and vegetables received from markets.
• Assists line cooks during peak hours.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Minimum Qualifications for the Executive Chef:

• Associates Degree; and two to three years related experience and/or training; or 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or similar setting
• Must have Food Safety and Sanitation Training.
• Possesses knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes
• Strong communication and computational skills required.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 75 pounds, and perform various tasks.
• Adaptability to work in a customer-focused environment.
• Capacity to handle stress, communicate effectively, and accept feedback.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Short Term Disability 
• Stay on bonus opportunity after 6 months
• Complimentary Bus/ Jolly Trolley Bus Passes
• Free Associate Parking
• Free Meal for every shift worked
• Employer-Provided Uniforms
• 25% Discount on Resort Outlets
• Hotel Discounts with OPL
• Friends and Family Discount at Opal Sands

This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our company’s mission.

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.