Head Chef - Welcome Group

The ideal candidate is a seasoned chef with a background in dining and banquet/catering execution. You will run an efficient kitchen by consistently looking to improve the menu, producing quality food, and working closely with restaurant managers in the overall food and beverage operations of the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning

  Create menus, specials, and portion sizes

  
  

• Large Banquet execution

  create and execute large convention catering.

  
  

• Staff management

  Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff

  
  

• Inventory management

  Monitor and order ingredients and supplies

  
  

• Kitchen maintenance

  Ensure the kitchen is clean and meets health code standards

  
  

• Food quality

  Oversee meal preparation and presentation, and taste finished meals

  
  

• Cost control

  Estimate food consumption and labor needs, and control food costs

  
  

• Communication

  Communicate with restaurant managers and owners about kitchen needs

  
  

• Training

  Train staff on food preparation, safety, and sanitation

  
  

• Compliance

  Ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations, and company safety policies

  
  

• Recipe creation
• Organizing budgets and finances
• Sourcing unique ingredients
• Keeping stock levels up-to-date
• Maintaining equipment and storage schedules

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of kitchen experience
• Experience in leading and supervising chef/cooks
• Experience working within budget constraints