Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
Wilmington Convention Hotel LLC - Wilmington, NC
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Not Specified
Job Category
Restaurant - Food Service
Description
Embassy Suites Executive Chef
Job Description
The Executive Chef is responsible for all aspects of the Hotel Culinary Department, under the supervision of the Director of Food and Beverage. The Executive Chef manages all Food & Beverage Outlets including Catering functions, Steam Restaurant & Bar, Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar, and Embassy Suites Complimentary Breakfast and Evening Reception. Proper planning and execution of all BOH operation are the responsibility of the Executive Chef.
Day to Day Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Hands on Leadership of Culinary Department
Creative development of all food menus while maintaining targeted food cost
Implementation and Enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures & Checklists
Order Guides with established par levels
Prep Lists
Daily Line Checks
Recipe Books
Receiving Logs
Heating and Cooling Logs
Manager Opening/Closing Checklists
Weekly Cleaning
R&M Punch lists
Vendor Purchasing and Inventories
Proper stocking of all food and non-food supplies using standard re-order levels
Following all proper procedures for department purchases
Regularly review product quality and research new vendors
Practice "Just in Time" purchasing from reputable suppliers
Ensure quality, freshness, and consistency of all items received with use of Receiving Logs
Proper Coding of all Invoices
Maintain a detailed Purchase Log
Monitoring and Ordering of needed materials
Paper products
Chemicals
Smallwares
Uniforms
Accurate Food Inventories
Year End China, Glass, Silver Inventory
Financial Management & Cost Control
Control operational costs and identify measures to cut such costs
Control waste, breakage and shrinkage levels of all food and non-food supplies.
Responsible for maintaining food costs within budgeted guidelines
Understanding of all Financial Reports
DRS
Labor Report
Income Statement
Budgets
Forecasts
Use of Declining Budget
Recruiting, Training, and Motivating Team Members
Maintain Proper Staffing Levels for the flow of business
Interview and select qualified personnel for all BOH positions
Hire within budget guidelines
Ensure all employees are properly trained using training manuals.
Employee Handbook
Food Safety
Food Quality & Consistency
Plate Presentation
Ongoing education and development of necessary skills
Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity and moral
Coordinate activities and contests to motivate staff and drive sales
Conduct periodic employee evaluations
Administrative Tasks
Brand Standard Adherence
Hilton University Training
Weekly Embassy Now Articles
Follow Room Service Brand Standards
Complimentary Breakfast & Evening Reception Standards
SALT Monitoring
Schedule writing in accordance with all budgeted guidelines.
Daily Paycom Checklist- Edit Punches | Overtime Audit | PAF Updates
Sanitation and cleanliness standards
Hygiene and Uniform Standards
Accident prevention
Responsible for proper labeling, storage, and security of all food and non-food supplies.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and its equipment.
Follow all food safety guidelines set forth by Local, State and Federal Government.
Repair and Maintenance
Maintaining all equipment to its optimum working order.
Ensuring preventative maintenance is being done on all kitchen equipment.
Ensuring proper work order procedures are followed, as well as following up on all work orders.
Any other duties as assigned by Director of Food and Beverage
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Culinary Certificate or Degree by an accredited culinary agency preferred.
Serve Safe Certification, or completion upon hire
Experience in a professional kitchen
Experience working in a corporate atmosphere.
Experience in banquet operations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Basic math skills required for maintaining cost effective operation.
Positive, honest, and energetic work ethic
Able to work ten hour-plus shifts plus the ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
Strong communication and Leadership skills.
Ability to motivate your team while working under pressure.
Willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Reliable transportation and ability to adhere to assigned schedule.
*Must be able to pass Background Check and Drug Test