What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Chef position at Madden's On Gull?
Come work for an iconic resort where quality is priority. Madden's is an award-winning resort, located on more than 1,000 acres, that anticipates the wishes and desires of vacationers and offers them fantastic golf, upscale dining, lakeside spa, tennis, activity programs for children, biking, shopping, and art gallery with painting classes and almost every kind of on-the-water recreation possible in Minnesota, including fishing. Madden’s has distinguished itself by an emphasis on gracious hospitality, quality and diversity. Our philosophy, is simply to provide the best that Minnesota has to offer. Madden’s is currently seeking a Lead Chef who will support and assist the Chef de Cuisine in achieving financial objectives for the Culinary Department. Responsible for all facets of food production including staffing, menu, planning, and requisitioning in our Inn Restaurants.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains quality of food product and ensures consistency in food delivery and standards.
- Works with Chef de Cuisine on the analysis of financial results and budgeting.
- Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
- Observes production flow and make adjustments in order to adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
- Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products in compliance with health department regulations, including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper containers of kitchen and service.
- Assists with all restaurant menu specifications, recipes and pictures, and production forecasts.
- Monitors that all equipment in the kitchen is clean and in proper working condition and writes work tickets for any equipment in need of repair.
- Visually inspects appearance of all foods for proper color combination and overall presentation to maintain appeal.
- Responsible for planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Manages department members that may include but is not limited to: Cooks and Dishwashers.
- Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
- Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
- Communicates any changes or new policies and procedures to the department.
- Conducts staff meetings with subordinates.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
Education/Experience:
- Culinary Certificate from college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience. Experience in managing events and personnel.
- Sanitation Training and Alcohol Awareness Training.
- ServSafe Certified
Madden's on Gull Lake is an EEO/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled Employer
