Job description

The Executive Chef has total responsibility for the main kitchen, banquets, and culinary staff for leading these areas. The Executive Chef is responsible for leading by example and developing their staff as assets for the hotel. They direct food preparation, production and control for all food outlets and banquet facilities at the hotel and ensure that the kitchen provides fresh, appealing, properly flavored foods while focusing on food costs.

What you will be doing
 Responsible for the development and enhancement of the food product that is presented to guests. Make changes that respond to the marketplace and to guests' needs, both present and anticipated. Recommend changes to the food product. Use market research to develop new products and menu concepts.
 Responsible for maintaining quality of food product and ensuring consistency in food delivery and standards.
 Work in support of team goals and measure effectiveness through the Food & Beverage
profit and service performance of the hotel. Ensure that all goals are geared toward exceeding guest's expectations. Participate in long range planning.
 Responsible for the selection, training, and development of the personnel within the department; planning, assigning and directing work: appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; safety; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and overseeing departmental matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws.
 Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
 Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
 Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
 Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
 Establish goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
 Communicate the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
 Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
 Work closely with vendors to obtain the highest quality offerings at the most reasonable price.
 Provide direction for menu development.
 Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
 Recognize superior quality products, presentations, and flavor.
 Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
 Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
 Empower employees to provide excellent customer service. Establish guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensure employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
 Control the elements that determine profit and loss. Responsible for all major kitchen/restaurant operating expenses. Set margins and manage the business against projections.

Requirements

 5 years of experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or a related professional area.
 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major;
 Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
 Must be able to stand for most of the shift. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
 Must be able to participate in the hotel's MOD program

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group is a national hospitality management company serving the hospitality industry for over 30 years! Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group operates hotels across many states and among several brands, including Marriott and Hilton. Our work centers around our mission, "Make Money and Do Good." This mission focuses on elevating human dignity by providing exceptional services and opportunities to our employees, guests, and investors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work setting:

• Hotel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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