Executive Chef

HOLIDAY INN UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

The Holiday Inn University of Memphis is where modern comfort meets Southern hospitality in the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee. Conveniently located adjacent to the University of Memphis, this hotel offers easy access to popular attractions including Graceland, Beale Street, and the Memphis Zoo. Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, our contemporary accommodations and thoughtful amenities ensure a memorable stay.

Unwind in one of 82 spacious guest rooms featuring plush bedding, ergonomic workstations, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. With over 15,000 square feet of flexible event space and a 24-hour business center, the hotel is an ideal choice for meetings and conferences.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love for the Memphis way of life, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let's talk! Click here to learn more about what makes the Holiday Inn University of Memphis a one-of-a-kind experience in the South.

THE ROLE

Position : Executive Chef

Reports To : Director of Food & Beverage, Global Culinary Director

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

Valor Hospitality is a leading hotel management company that is a trend setter in the hospitality market. The company is recognized by owners, investors, developers, and guests as an innovative partner to drive revenue and increase profits.

We believe that the highest form of compliment is respect for each associate, both as an individual and as a valued part of our organization. We will do our best to encourage communication, and we will listen with an open mind to new ideas. Furthermore, we are dedicated to implementing those ideas, which will result in a higher level of productivity and professionalism. In addition, we are committed to you, and your career advancement and we will provide you the opportunity to be successful.

POSITION PROFILE :

Charged with the duty of overseeing all the culinary operations for the food and beverage outlets. Direct the operation of the kitchen(s), including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions, to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION :

• Administer culinary human resource objectives to recruit, select, orient, train, assign, schedule, mentor, coach, counsel, and discipline associates; communicate job expectations, job duties and job responsibilities; plan, monitor, appraise, and review job contributions; provide regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance, review compensation actions; enforce policies and procedures.
• Meet culinary financial objectives by forecasting requirements; prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyzing variances; initiate corrective actions.
• Plan menus; estimate food costs and culinary profits; adjust and revise menus. Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; supervise the maintenance of kitchen equipment to protect the assets, to secure revenues and comply with legal regulations and ensure quality service.
• Educate and train team members in compliance with brand standards, service behaviors, and governmental regulations. Ensure staff has the tools, training, and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events.
• Investigate, resolve, respond to guest needs, inquires, comments and / or problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects. Solicit guest feedback to improve food and presentation quality.
• Develop menu design and concepts for all food & beverage outlets and catering events. Monitor competitor and industry trends.
• Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment. Replenish supplies in a timely manner and minimize waste and pilferage.
• Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and brand standards. Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc...) within industry guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment and storerooms are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis.
• Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education / experience.

Experience : Minimum 5 years' experience in a culinary leadership role or related position. Hotel experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities : Ability to perform critical analysis and manage a wide-range of information. Requires advanced knowledge of business and management principles and practices involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Possess excellent oral, written and presentation skills. Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects and establishes priorities consistent with department / hotel objectives. Listen effectively. Operate department within the guidelines of the Foundation Document. Communicate to both, guests and fellow associates, professionally and positively.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

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