What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom?
Executive Chef
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom is looking to hire a full-time Executive Chef to lead our team at our restaurant!
Stella team members are passionate about their work, but also like to have fun! It’s an “all hands-on deck” kind of environment to get our jobs done. Our company was also voted “Best Place to Work.” We offer a full line of great benefits including 18 days of PTO, Up to 6% 401K Match, Paid Parental Leave and even Pet Insurance to those who qualify! If you want to have fun, be valued and make a difference, apply today!
As the Executive Chef for our team, you will complete a variety of tasks which will include:
- Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine.
- Train, develop, and motivate supervisors and culinary staff. Sets performance standards and monitors performance.
- Advocates sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and leads by example.
- Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
- Actively involved in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.
- Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
- Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
- Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards.
- Follows and enforces all applicable safety procedures and ensures proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs.
- Ensures all kitchen employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
- Interacts with guests and reviews comment cards for guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintain quality levels of receiving, storage, production and presentation of food.
- Discuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B team members.
- Interview and hire new applicants for kitchen.
The position is ideal for someone with the following experience and qualities:
- Culinary degree or related work experience or 5 years of experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area with 3 years in a management position.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle pressure with poise and finesse.
- Positive attitude, outgoing and friendly personality.
- Strong leadership and a professional image.
Why work with us at The Stella?
- Competitive pay starting at $70,000.
- Full Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long- Term Disability, Flex Spending, and more!
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K Match (up to 6%)
- 18 Days PTO & 9 1/2 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Reimbursement towards position related coursework
- Team Member Development & Training
The Stella is owned and operated by Gorman & Company. Gorman is a trusted partner in the community, specializing in downtown revitalization, the preservation of affordable housing, workforce housing, and the adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings.
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $70,000
