Chef de Cuisine - Casa Calavera - Virgin Hotels

YOUR MISSION (The Job Description)

The Executive Chef is directly responsible for the cost-effective operation of a clean and safe kitchen, dish room, and storeroom facilities while meeting or exceeding food quality and speed of service requirements. The Executive Chef works as part of the management team of the restaurant to build sales and grow the business. The Executive Chef is responsible for operating a profitable restaurant, where the quality of food, service and ambience are continually challenged and improved.

THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties)

This role will work closely with General Manager to:

* Efficiently monitor staffing, food purchasing, food preparation and food inventory to control food and labor cost and waste, ensuring adherence to the budget and financial objectives

* Hire, train, motivate, evaluate, and supervise staff to ensure that teammates receive adequate training, guidance, and resources to accomplish established objectives

* Monitor and evaluate food preparation by observing cooking techniques and tasting results to ensure food quality and consistency according to standards

* Ensure creative, original offerings and high standards

* Monitor and advise on storage of food items to ensure quality of food and compliance with all health requirements

* Other duties as assigned

WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)

* Great team player with the ability to create excellent working relationships across the group

* Collaborative approach with all departments

* Ability to break down barriers and resolve potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly

* Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management

* Creativity and innovation are essential!

* Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach

* Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible

* Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions

* Excellent customer relations, communication, presentation, and organization skills of utmost importance

* Able to change direction and work on multiple restaurant aspects at once

* Enthusiastic, passionate, creative, able to inspire and motivate others

* Fun, innovative, original and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service

MUST HAVE'S

* Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States

* Food Service Handler Card and TABC certification that is currently valid for a minimum of at least 6 months

* A minimum of six (6) years progressive food preparation experience, or through the completion of a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship

* Previous supervisory experience

* Demonstrated organizational skills, budgeting experience and full understanding of financials

* Use all tools associated with the position including but not limited to knives, slicers and choppers; Must have own tools

* Subject to extreme heat and cold

* Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation

* Inspect quality of all food items

* Communicate effectively with all levels of employees

* Move effectively and efficiently throughout work areas

* Prepare all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game and seafood

* Knowledge of and ability to prepare stocks, soups and mother sauces

* Complete understanding of all operations of the kitchen

WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE'S

* Must enjoy being around and working with people

* Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as all state and federal laws

* Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance

* Adhere to hotel policies including but not limited to attendance, safety, and behavior

THE WORKING CONDITIONS

* Lift and carry 50 lbs, carry and balance plates, carry kegs, wine and beer cases as necessary

* Stand for periods of 8-10 hours

* Communicate clearly in verbal and written English

* Bend, squat and stretch in areas of limited space to perform cleaning, organization, and other duties

* Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of cold, heat, smoke, and sound. Incumbents are at times subject to hazards such as chemicals; proper safety precautions will be taken

* Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

VALUABLE TRAITS

* 50% logical / 50% creative / 100% AWESOME

* Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates

* Adaptive, Flexible!

* Embody "great attitude"

* Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic

* Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same

* Tenacious and self-motivated

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and conditions.

*Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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