Executive Chef

Ellendale team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging relationships, and elevating experiences for our members and guests. We are an inclusive team of unique individuals who show up each day to enjoy the process of providing high-quality service to our close-knit members.

Scope Direct and coordinate culinary department activities, lead the culinary team, maintain established operational standards, and maximize profits. Primary Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with the national programs such as Menu Program, Approved Product List, and Inventory procedures. Responsible for selection, development, and retention of talented culinary staff. Ensure financial targets are being met and appropriate accounting procedures and monthly financial reviews are being followed consistently. If financial targets are not being met, provide an analysis of the problem and determine a specific plan of action. Observe and coach workers in the daily operation of the kitchen to ensure quality and timeliness of product. Review guest and member surveys and feedback, and determine an appropriate plan of action. Engineer all menu items to ensure quality and proper margins. Create and execute short term and long term operational and financial plans for the department to improve quality and financial results. Oversee shift management, ensuring smooth operations during busy periods while maintaining high service standards Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitary and is in compliance with all the federal, state, and local laws. Create menus as needed for events, custom events, daily features, and so on. Identify and communicate successes and best practices to Regional Chef and/or VP Food & Beverage to help improve quality and financial results across the company. Maintains constants communication between departments and keeps other departments informed about special programs and events.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a large-scale Chef leadership role overseeing both à la carte and banquet operations. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree, Culinary degree, or certificate preferred. Strong attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills. Experience supervising others and leading a team. Strong verbal and written communication. Strong administration, ordering, inventory, and invoicing experience required. Professional leader able to mentor and inspire team members. Professional collaboration as a part of a senipr team in a multi-department organization. Hands-on mentor, trainer, and developer of culinary team members Diligent focus on COS and COGS metrics. Impeccable cleanliness and ServSafe standards.

Working Conditions Will often be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Certification and/or License Requirement Food Service permit as required by local or state government agency. ServSafe Food Safety "Manager" certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire. The major responsibility in this position is to direct the operations in the culinary departments. A majority of time will be spent moving about the kitchen, handling various products and utensils, lifting to 50 pounds, and interacting with staff and outside contacts.

Communication skills are used a significant amount of the time when interacting with guests or staff members when giving instructions.

A significant portion of time will be spent reviewing budgets, revenues, inventories, and requisitions, requiring a great deal of reasoning and thinking skills.

Since the employee in this position oversees several employees, a vast amount of time is spent utilizing problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities.

Mathematical skills such as profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are used often.

Ellendale CC Golf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

Ellendale CC participates in E-Verify, the government program that certifies an employee's right to work for us in the U.S.

Job type: Full-Time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person