Columbus Hospitality Management
Executive Chef - Starting Range 90K-100K
Columbus Hospitality Management, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
Executive Chef – Starting Range $90K-$100K
Join Columbus Hospitality Management as an Executive Chef at the Hilton Cavasson location in Scottsdale.
Responsibilities
Supervise the culinary department, delegating and assigning duties and responsibilities to the staff to ensure the accurate and timely production of catering, dining room, conference food and beverage packages, pub, room service, and employee meals.
Evaluate changes in guest needs, the hotel’s guest mix, industry, and competitive trends to recommend appropriate products, services, and operational changes to ensure guest satisfaction, market dominance, and financial returns.
Develop daily, seasonal, and special event menus designed to increase sales and enhance the guest experience.
Meet with clients as needed to ensure total guest satisfaction.
Establish and ensure adherence to all product quality, consistency, presentation, portioning, garnishment, and utilization goals.
Direct and train staff on new food items and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure comprehension.
Design skills‑level training and development plans for all culinary team members.
Supervise and assign duties to ensure proper kitchen and equipment maintenance, efficiency, storage, safety, and sanitation in multiple kitchens and food service areas.
Conduct regular safety, sanitation, and general product and personnel inspections to meet hotel standards and state health regulations.
Teach and ensure complete compliance with all food, safety, and physical standards and policies.
Forecast labor expenses and oversee scheduling of culinary staff to ensure adequate staffing and budgeted labor costs.
Recruit, interview, train, coach, praise, counsel, and discipline in accordance with company standards.
Ensure all necessary reports and forms are completed on time and filed in accordance with company standards.
Conduct and participate in daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings to ensure exceptional communication and adherence to all operational procedures and expectations.
Any additional functions required by the F&B Director.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform duties in extreme temperatures.
Must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time.
Must be able to move/transport up to 25 lb. occasionally.
Must be able to effectively communicate.
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
Experience, Education, Qualifications and Skills
2 years culinary experience/managerial experience.
Excellent culinary knowledge and skills with experience in creative menu development and management.
Proven track record of maintaining budgeted food and labor costs.
Must be detail‑oriented with outstanding organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess excellent computational ability.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
Travel This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid Arizona Driver’s license and provide proof of a valid driver’s license upon being hired.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly wage.
Health benefits (for full‑time employees).
401(k) with company match (for all employees).
A friendly, positive work environment.
Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Free Meals.
Covered Employee Parking.
Robust Team Member Travel Program.
PTO (for full‑time employees).
Early Pay Access.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Hospitality
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Responsibilities
Supervise the culinary department, delegating and assigning duties and responsibilities to the staff to ensure the accurate and timely production of catering, dining room, conference food and beverage packages, pub, room service, and employee meals.
Evaluate changes in guest needs, the hotel’s guest mix, industry, and competitive trends to recommend appropriate products, services, and operational changes to ensure guest satisfaction, market dominance, and financial returns.
Develop daily, seasonal, and special event menus designed to increase sales and enhance the guest experience.
Meet with clients as needed to ensure total guest satisfaction.
Establish and ensure adherence to all product quality, consistency, presentation, portioning, garnishment, and utilization goals.
Direct and train staff on new food items and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure comprehension.
Design skills‑level training and development plans for all culinary team members.
Supervise and assign duties to ensure proper kitchen and equipment maintenance, efficiency, storage, safety, and sanitation in multiple kitchens and food service areas.
Conduct regular safety, sanitation, and general product and personnel inspections to meet hotel standards and state health regulations.
Teach and ensure complete compliance with all food, safety, and physical standards and policies.
Forecast labor expenses and oversee scheduling of culinary staff to ensure adequate staffing and budgeted labor costs.
Recruit, interview, train, coach, praise, counsel, and discipline in accordance with company standards.
Ensure all necessary reports and forms are completed on time and filed in accordance with company standards.
Conduct and participate in daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings to ensure exceptional communication and adherence to all operational procedures and expectations.
Any additional functions required by the F&B Director.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform duties in extreme temperatures.
Must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time.
Must be able to move/transport up to 25 lb. occasionally.
Must be able to effectively communicate.
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
Experience, Education, Qualifications and Skills
2 years culinary experience/managerial experience.
Excellent culinary knowledge and skills with experience in creative menu development and management.
Proven track record of maintaining budgeted food and labor costs.
Must be detail‑oriented with outstanding organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess excellent computational ability.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
Travel This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid Arizona Driver’s license and provide proof of a valid driver’s license upon being hired.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly wage.
Health benefits (for full‑time employees).
401(k) with company match (for all employees).
A friendly, positive work environment.
Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Free Meals.
Covered Employee Parking.
Robust Team Member Travel Program.
PTO (for full‑time employees).
Early Pay Access.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Hospitality
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