What are the responsibilities and job description for the Los Angeles | Executive Chef | Private Club and Hotel position at Madison Collective?
Job Description
Job Description
DESCRIPTION :
Private Club and Hotel in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations for award-winning restaurants, bars, luxury meeting rooms and special event rooms. This property also boasts a variety of luxurious hotel rooms, athletic and spa facilities and hosts an array of social, business, and athletic events throughout the year.
Must have luxury hotel and / or multi-outlet, private club experience at the Executive Chef level.
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Responsibilities :
- Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure associate compliance with all departmental / hotel policies and procedures.
- Establish the day's priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for staff to execute.
- Review daily menu specials and offer feedback to Sous Chefs.
- Review banquet event orders and make note of any changes.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear directions to staff.
- Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory.
- Requisition the days supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel. Ensure quality of products received.
- Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, and equipment to meet the business demand.
- Ensure that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, photographs are current and posted.
- Ensure that all staff prepare menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.
- Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
- Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Conduct frequent walk throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies. Ensure that quality and details are being maintained.
- Develop new menu items, test, and write recipes.
- Assist Membership and Catering department with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested.
- Review sales and food costs daily; resolve any discrepancies with the Controller.
- Ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently.
- Oversee and direct training of new hires in specified phases of the kitchen operation. Maintain an on-going training program for existing staff. Reevaluate positions in the kitchen and make changes wherever necessary.
- Manager labor costs by scheduling all kitchen associates in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs. Adjust schedules throughout the week to meet business demands. Prepare daily / weekly payroll reports.
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
- Ensure kitchen is in compliance with Health Department standards such as cleanliness of the kitchen, proper food storage and cooking food to the appropriate cooking temperatures.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
- Budgets : Develops and manages all department budgets; profitability, operations, payroll, etc.
- Employment : Makes hiring decision, sets salary, sets job description, applies disciplinary actions, and makes termination decisions.
- Payroll : Approves staff timecards, time off, and status changes.
- Expenses : Approves department expense up to approved amount set by Finance Department, vendor contracts, and equipment.
- Supervise, coach, counsel, and manage performance of staff; work with Human Resource department to hire, discipline, and discharge employees; conduct regular performance evaluations as per Club standards.
- Prepare work schedules, assign work, and oversee the work product (while minimizing overtime and call-in hours).
- Review all payroll timesheets for areas supervised and submit them in a timely manner for final approval.
- Enforce sound safety and housekeeping practices.
- Manage facilities staff to deliver expected service levels within the prescribed budget.
- Respond to problems in a tactful and expedient manner; resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
- Responsible for identifying training needs and motivating staff to perform at a high level.
- Manage departmental performance against agreed targets and budgets, and within policies and standards.
- Responsible for monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures.
REQUIREMENTS :
BENEFITS :
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000
