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**Executive Chef - Marbella at Pelican Bay**

The Marbella at Pelican Bay, managed by Guest Services, is now hiring an Executive Chef to join our team! Candidates must have a strong culinary background, preferably in fine dining.

This position pays $130,000 to $140,000 and offers an amazing work/life balance that is hard to find in the food and beverage industry! Relocation assistance may be available!

Guest Services, Inc. offers amazing benefits such as medical, dental, vision, a 401K matching plan, paid time off, employee discounts at recreational and lodging facilities nationwide, and more!

In accordance with Guest Services, Inc.s (Guest Services) duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we maintain a vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our customers and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. All team members are required to comply with the vaccination policy which requires vaccinations subject to approved medical exemptions. All incoming team members must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 within 6 weeks of their hire date. Until such time as the employee is fully vaccinated, weekly testing and daily masking are required. Any team member not in compliance with this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Executive Chef is responsible for managing the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food in the unit. The Executive Chef must help the General Manager supervise and carry out day-to-day operations in the unit. The Executive Chef must also provide supervision, direction and training to all employees within the kitchen; achieve operating and financial goals; ensure food quality; and meet client objectives and/or customer needs.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

* Plan and develop menus, and forecast portion specifications to unit. Analyze and cost food items. Ensure compliance with established budget.

* Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct the culinary and utility staff.

* Control expenses. Determine food and supply needs for venue. Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.

* Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.

* Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the event to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation of foods. Ensure food quality standards are met and amounts are sufficient to meet expected need.

* Direct the preparation and cooking of food for the unit.

* Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

**SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE**

* High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required; Culinary or Associates degree in food service or related field.

* Food Protection Manager Certification. Demonstration of food safety knowledge and sanitation.

* Computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

* Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.

* Experience in analyzing financial reports.

* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

* Ability to problem solve.

**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS**

* Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.

* Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

* Ability to stand for the entire work day.

* Climbing steps regularly.

* Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.

* Reading and writing work-related documents in English.

* Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.

* Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.

* Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

**EQUIPMENT USED**

* Commercial Kitchen Machinery, Appliances, Tools, and Utensils.

* Typical office equipment (computers, phone system, fax, copiers, scanners, among others).

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.