Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at a prestigious corporate catering account in Midtown Manhattan. As the Executive Chef, you will oversee and manage multiple outlets within the location, ranging from full-service dining to quick-service setups. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple locations effectively, and extensive food knowledge. In addition to a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $130,000, we offer great benefits and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Culinary Management: Lead and manage all culinary aspects of the corporate catering account, ensuring the highest quality of food and service.
• Menu Development: Develop innovative and seasonal menus that meet the needs and preferences of the corporate clientele, taking into account dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Food Production: Oversee food production across multiple outlets, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to established recipes and standards.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and manage a diverse team of culinary professionals, including sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen staff, ensuring a high level of performance, productivity, and morale.
• Operations Management: Effectively manage all operational aspects of the catering account, including inventory control, food costing, and budgeting, to achieve financial targets and optimize profitability.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded. Collaborate with clients to customize menus and provide exceptional service.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, food handling practices, and sanitation standards across all outlets, maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Training and Development: Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development among the culinary team. Provide coaching and guidance to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with industry trends, culinary innovations, and best practices to drive creativity and maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications:

• Culinary Expertise: Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar leadership role within a high-volume, upscale catering or hospitality environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and vendors.
• Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Multi-Location Management: Demonstrated experience in successfully managing multiple locations or outlets simultaneously.
• Food Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of various cuisines, cooking techniques, and ingredients. Ability to develop creative and appealing menus.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills to handle challenges and unexpected situations effectively.
• Organization Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Health and Safety: Thorough understanding of health and safety regulations, food handling practices, and sanitation standards.
• Culinary Degree: A degree in culinary arts or a related field is preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered.

If you are a highly motivated and talented chef with a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we invite you to join our team. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Midtown Manhattan.

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 143414 #post

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