Executive Chef

Who are we looking for?

• A talented, creative, culinary Leader who will deliver and hold ambassadors accountable for providing consistent culinary tastes and positive guest service experiences.
• A Leader with excellent communication, organizational & efficient time management skills, while also focusing on attention to the details.
• This individual must be pleasant, professional & hospitable towards all guests & all hotel ambassadors at all times!
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient
• Must be available to work any shifts based on the business needs, including weekends & holidays.

What will you be doing?

• Accountable for overall success of the daily culinary operations
• Exhibit culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the team and managing all food related functions.
• Working to continually improve guest and ambassador satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility.
• Supervise all culinary areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced.
• Responsible for guiding and developing ambassadors including direct reports.
• Provides direction for all day-to-day operations. Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.
• Plan and manage the production and presentation of quality food in a cost effective, safe manner.
• Create and recommend menu changes to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Articulates Company goals to the ambassadors. Demonstrate commitment to these goals through work ethic, integrity and respect for the Company and ambassadors. Unites associates in a common commitment to achieve and exceed these goals. 
• Works closely with management throughout the hotel and the Company.
• Be knowledgeable about our Indigenous offerings
• Be “In the Know” of hotel services & in-house events.
• Comply with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting
• Ensure all communication containing Company, hotel, or brand is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations
• Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Any other duties / tasks as requested by management

What type of education, experience, and physical effort are we looking for?

• High school education or equivalent, Culinary education, four or more years of related experience
• Training, scheduling, basic accounting, inventory control, and familiarity with industry practices preferred