Executive Chef, Kassi Beach House - Virgin Hotels

YOUR MISSION (The Job Description)

The Executive Chef is directly responsible for the cost-effective operation of 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 advice 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 collaborators 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

* Effective communication and presentation skills to all levels of management

* Creativity and innovation are essential!

* Ability to think freely 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 project aspects at once

* Enthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and motivate others

* Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original, and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service

MUST HAVE'S

* 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

* Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation

* Inspect quality of all food items

* Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests

* 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

* Prior experience in preparing and administering budgets and administration of capital expenditures

* Bilingual English/Spanish

THE WORKING CONDITIONS

* Work in an environment that is subject to varying sound levels, the severity of which depends upon work volume

* Subject to extreme heat and cold

* Lift up to 50 pounds

* Move up to 100 pounds to be able to perform inspector and utility duties as needed and perform necessary inventory checks

* Must be able to withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending, and kneeling without restriction, work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT fatigue, noise, dust, cigarette smoke, and pet dander/hair

* Must be able to work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment, and maintain physical stamina and mental attitude while dealing effectively with guests, management, team members, and outside contacts while working under pressure and meeting deadlines

* Must be able to touch and handle supplies in a safe and non-hazardous manner, maintaining proper hygiene, cleanliness, and disposal methods

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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