Executive Chef (Dir of Culinary Operations) - Kona Village
Hawaii, Hawaii
Employer: Rosewood Hotel Group
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
OVERVIEW/BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for all kitchen operations to ensure culinary excellence in preparation and presentation of food products.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY RANGE:
Responsible for all kitchen operations to ensure culinary excellence in preparation and presentation of food products.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To assure that the culinary operation runs smoothly and effectively in accordance to the operational criteria of the property.
- To assure that the operation is profitable in accordance with predetermined operational budgets.
- To ensure that guests receive the utmost in quality of food and service.
- Must be able to incorporate Hawaii specific cuisine that represents sense of place.
- Foster and build relationships with vendors to source local products and resources that represent our sense of place.
- To ensure that the kitchens are maximized to accommodate the highest yields in revenue without sacrificing the integrity of the restaurants or their staffs.
- To test and develop recipes that distinguish the culinary offerings of the property.
- To maintain compliance with government regulations pertaining to food storage, preparation, and service.
- To reduce the possibilities of sub-standard product and guest complaints.
- To manage the development of junior personnel in both culinary and business skills.
- All other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience: Minimum eight years kitchen experience in a luxury or ultra-luxury environment. Minimum five years experience in a similar position with a 5-star or 5-diamond property.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hotel management, business or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- General Skills: Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest's service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation; demonstrated experience in leading and developing people; strong verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of presenting and discussing technical information to establish rapport and/or influence and gain understanding of others; knowledge of hotel/resort operations management to include quality, operations, and marketing/sales principles; knowledge of and experience with luxury/ultra-luxury market niche required; demonstrated knowledge of hospitality systems and software; understanding of hospitality industry trends, performance metrics and verbiage; and, solid understanding of financial analysis (profit/loss, cash flow, etc.) in order to drive revenue and make decisions affecting the finances of the business.
- Language: Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting _____ pounds, endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, and satisfactorily communicate with guests and co-workers to their understanding.
SALARY RANGE:
- $190,000 - 205,000 Annually
Created: 2024-04-20
Reference: 3380
Country: United States
State: Hawaii
City: Hawaii