Will Rogers Memorial Center - Executive Chef
Fort Worth
Job Description Job Description Craft Culinary Concepts
Position: Executive Chef - Exempt Annual Salary
Reports to: General Manager
Job Summary:
The Executive is responsible for the day-to-day back-of-house operation and administration of Will Rogers Memorial Center. In coordination with the General Manager, the Executive Chef will ensure the overall successful operation of Will Rogers Memorial Center.
Primary Job Duties:
Ensure proper execution and quality of all menu items being produced by Will Rogers Memorial Center while utilizing fresh, whole, local ingredients in food and beverage preparation
Evaluate menus for overall kitchen flow, product availability, ingredient utilization and sales
Handle all purchasing, inventory, and end of month budget submissions
Develop relationships with local vendors to ensure use of local products
Hire and manage all back-of-house employees including ensuring adequate training, performance, and compliance with established company policies and procedures
Onboard new employees to include background check, system entry, E-Verify, training, collect food handler's card and liquor certification
Work with the General Manager to develop, interpret, and implement company policies and best practices.
Administer payroll to include distribution of tip reports, transfers to other properties, approving time, and completing payroll reporting.
Ensure proper training of staff including company policies, safety, food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance, etc.
Coordinate menus and pricing with General Manager and clients as required by venue agreements
Attend events and/or meetings to ensure client needs are met
Minimize liability and ensure compliance with the regulations of the alcohol beverage authority
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Degree in Culinary Arts and/or Hotel & Restaurant Management or equivalent experience
Extensive experience with specialty large scale events of 7,000+
Extensive food and beverage knowledge with experience with concessions operations, bar operations, food operations, banquet operations, and/or catering operations preferred
Effective communication skills across a diverse population of employees, clients, partners, etc.
Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot in a high stress, fast-paced, live production work environment
Must be creative, innovative, enthusiastic, high-energy, results oriented with a commitment to excellence
Familiarity with restaurant management software
Strong leadership, motivational, and people skills to create and foster collaborative work environment, with an emphasis on teamwork
Experience with financial management
Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods (8+ hours) of time.
Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.
Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
Working environment may include exposure to hot kitchen elements and/or cleaning materials.
Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must have a valid current Food and Alcohol certification.
This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties .