What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at One Haus?
About the Company - Gorgeous fine dining restaurant in Aspen, CO is seeking a creative and experienced Executive Chef to lead the team with passion, excellence, respect, and innovation.
About the Role - The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef or CDC in an award-winning, fine dining setting, preferably with James Beard Foundation and or Michelin recognition.
- Responsibilities
- Culinary Excellence: Ensure high-quality dishes by overseeing food preparation, develop creative menu items, and foster teamwork and culinary excellence through staff training.
- Menu Development: Create and update menus based on seasonal availability and customer preferences, collaborating on special event menus and tasting experiences.
- Kitchen Operations: Maintain standardized recipes, optimize workflow, minimize waste, and ensure fresh supplies by monitoring inventory levels and ordering efficiently.
- Food Safety and Hygiene: Uphold strict hygiene standards, oversee food handling procedures, and conduct regular inspections to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Staff Management and Training: Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff, organizing regular training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge for professional development.
- Cost Control: Monitor and minimize food and kitchen expenses, implement strategies to reduce wastage, and collaborate on budgeting, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.
- Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate kitchen operations with restaurant objectives, ensuring seamless service through effective communication between kitchen and front-of-house staff.
- Menu Presentation and Plating: Maintain visual and taste standards by overseeing dish presentation, ensuring consistency in plating techniques, and portion sizes.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with culinary trends, encourage creativity among staff, and promote the development of new dishes and concepts to infuse innovation into the menu.
- Leadership: Provide strong leadership, guidance, and motivation to create a positive work environment, leading by example with professionalism, culinary expertise, and a strong work ethic.
Pay range and compensation package - Competitive salary- $130k-$140k Bonus Package Housing & Relocation Assistance Full Medical, Dental & Vision 401K with company matching Creative Freedom and Growth PTO & Sick Days Local Perks
Equal Opportunity Statement - EOE (equal employment opportunity)
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000
