A national Hospitality Group seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead a Culinary Team to execute the highest level of fine dining. The ideal candidate will possess experience as an Executive Chef in a Fine Dining and/or Upscale Casual Independent restaurants or in a 4 to 5-star Club or Resort. Are you looking for an opportunity with a stable company, whose culture is focused on providing the guest with the highest quality food & service, and offers growth opportunities? If so, please submit your resume today! 

Executive Chef Benefits:

• Salary - $110,000 to $145,000
• Bonus
• Multiple Health Plans
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• HSA and FSA
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension/401k
• Vacation/PTO
• Relocation assistance

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervision of all back-of-house team
• Lead Culinary Team to the execution of the highest level of food preparation
• Evaluate staff performance, product quality, and production flow—foster improvement where necessary
• Develop new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends, regional tastes, and seasonal price fluctuations
• Oversee Management of all inventory items
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships
• Facilitate Chef team-building classes for corporate clientele
• Represents the property in the media when the occasion arises
• Assists in estimating the annual food budget

Executive Chef Qualifications:

• A graduate of a culinary institute with an Associate's degree highly desired, or completion of an equivalent apprenticeship program, certified through the American Culinary Federation
• James Beard-acknowledged Chefs will be given immediate consideration
• At least five years of experience in an Executive Sous Chef, Head Chef and/or Culinary management role
• Must have completed courses in sanitation, nutrition, and supervision
• Food Manager Certification required or completion of this certificate within six months of employment
• Requires clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, strong technical skills, excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, excellent safety and sanitation skills, and creative problem-solving skills
• Responsible for providing overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations

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: 146222 #post

Rick Duarte