What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Chef position at The Hotel Salem?
Are you a dynamic and energetic culinary professional capable of leading a team and providing our guests with an exceptional dining experience? Our popular restaurant seeks a skilled executive chef who can create innovative menus and dishes, supervise all food leaving the kitchen, and ensure health and safety requirements are followed. Our ideal candidate is not only responsible for the food but is a creative leader capable of hiring and developing exceptional culinary talent to provide diners with the highest levels of quality. Experience as an executive chef or a high-performing sous chef is required. Apply now if you're ready to bring your passion for food to our fantastic team!Compensation:
$70,000 bonus
Responsibilities:- Teach recruits and hire staff that suit the business culture to provide a welcoming atmosphere for kitchen employees
- Make decisions for daily culinary operations, including exceeding guest expectations and increasing revenue and profit
- Ensure that all food preparation, including processes, portioning, and garnishing, is well supervised, and confirm that the finished dishes are visually appealing
- Create new and unique menu items and specials using various ingredients in an innovative way
- Control department costs that are under your management, such as food, supplies, uniforms, and equipment, and work with vendors to get the best products at a cost-effective price
- Candidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GED
- Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkers
- Must have 7-8 years of culinary experience for this role
- Outstanding management abilities, as well as experience leading, inspiring, and building a team
- Must be able to meet all safety and sanitation requirements of kitchen equipment and food storage
The Hotel Salem is a vibrant and one-of-a-kind accommodation on the North Shore of Boston. This 44-room boutique Salem hotel is in the middle of the action on the bustling Essex Street pedestrian mall in the city center. It is home to two restaurants including Salem's only seasonal rooftop bar as well as multiple event spaces.