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Seeking an Executive Chef!
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for culinary excellence? We are seeking an innovative and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate our menu offerings. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for creating unforgettable dining experiences, we want to hear from you!
Job Overview:
As the Executive Chef, you'll be the leader and creative force behind our culinary offerings. Responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and directing the creation of our cuisine, showcasing the finest ingredients and the latest culinary trends. With your culinary expertise, leadership skills, and passion for perfection, you'll inspire our team to deliver flawless execution and unparalleled dining experiences that leave a lasting impression on our clients and guests.
Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
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Culinary Leadership: Direct and mentor our culinary team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to our high-quality standards, consistency, and food safety.
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Menu Planning and Costing: Work closely with the Culinary Director to strategize common use of high quality ingredients. Stay abreast of emerging culinary trends, techniques, and technologies and incorporate them into our culinary offerings to keep our menus fresh, exciting, and easily executable. Develop menus that balance creativity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
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Quality Assurance: Supervise and perform R&D for recipe testing, and quality control. Conduct regular reviews of menu items to ensure that every dish meets our exacting standards of taste, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
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Prep Lists & Pars: Create a system of daily prep lists with itemized recipes & pars for the Chef de Cuisine & culinary team to follow.
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Inventory, portion and waste Management: Implement weekly food inventory to minimize waste and optimize ingredient usage. Monitor inventory levels regularly and adjust purchasing to avoid overstocking or shortages.
benefits:
- Full time
- Annual Salary $85K-90K
- Bonus program
- Medical benefits
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional cooking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Must be 18 years or older
- Flexible availability required as schedule may vary
- Culinary degree preferred
- ServSafe or other California Food Handler Certification required
- Ability to attain California Food Protection Manager Certification
- Extensive experience in advanced cooking techniques, including baking, sauces, and various methods of hot and cold food preparation
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to promote and maintain a positive working environment
- Fluent in English; some Spanish language ability preferred
- Professional attire and grooming are expected as part of this role
- Own essential chef attire and tools (uniforms, non-slip shoes, knives, etc.)
- Reliable transportation and access to a smartphone and email
Culinary Staffing Services is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
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