What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef position at W2W Acquisition LLC?
Job Overview
Water2Wine Cruises is seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service management and a flair for creating exceptional dishes that delight our guests. This role requires expertise in catering, kitchen management, and team leadership to ensure the highest standards of food quality and service are met.
Responsibilities
- Working alongside kitchen staff both on the vessel and at our commissary kitchen
- Training the kitchen manager to be #2 when not present
- Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation
- Managing inventory
- Plan food menus considering clients’ preferences and special requests
- Develop and maintain seasonal menus, specialty menus, and charter menus
- Utilize local vendors and farmer’s markets
- Creating schedules for all kitchen staff
- Executing cruises from start to finish
- Loading, Delivery, and unloading food from the commissary kitchen to the boat
- Riding cruises
- Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste – report on expense
- Utilize Office Rescources and Booking System
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience
- A strong base of culinary knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Financial understanding
- Physical stamina to withstand a full shift potentially on their feet
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Conflict management abilities
- Valid Driver's License
- Pre-Employment Drug Screen
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
Join us in creating memorable dining experiences through exceptional culinary artistry!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25