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AccorHotel

Executive Chef

AccorHotel, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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The Executive Chef is the guiding force behind the culinary mission of the restaurant. To be successful the EC's knowledge, dedication and commitment to the restaurant and guest experience must be readily apparent to staff and guests alike. This is a multi-skilled position in which leadership qualities and the ability to run a profitable department are as important as cooking ability and the oversight of a kitchen that is always evolving the EC tweaks it as necessary, implementing efficiencies wherever possible. The menu of a 21c signature restaurant is a work in progress rooted in strong signature dishes based on market regional and seasonal ingredients and reflective of relationships the EC develops with the region's best suppliers. The EC is a charismatic confident leader who motivates through example and effectively manages relationships between FOH & BOH.

Specific Responsibilities

Evaluates local tastes and develops recipes to reflect and enhance local character and interest.

Meets and exceeds each guest's highest expectations for delivery, presentation and taste.

Cultivates a following of regulars.

Professionally develops relationships with regional suppliers and maximizes use of regional ingredients.

Familiar with regionally available ingredients varieties seasons etc.

Professionally develops relationships with regional and national chefs.

Professionally develops management team.

Professionally develops kitchen line and utility staff.

Develops and manages processes for kitchen service that integrate BOH and FOH into a seamless operation.

Develops and oversees processes for kitchen organization, cleanliness and maintenance.

Collaborates with and supervises Chef de Cuisine regarding menu development, kitchen operations and maintenance.

Oversees all hiring and training of BOH staff. Approves hiring and termination of all employees.

Writes weekly kitchen schedule to ensure sufficient staffing for each meal period.

Handles and resolves all staff concerns.

Generates Personnel Action Forms (PAF) for all HR actions for BOH team and delivers completed PAFs to HR.

Develops and administers all BOH management and employee reviews.

Controls costs by monitoring and evaluating food labor and operating expenses.

Meets with vendors to purchase new items explores best pricing.

Constantly seeks improvement in self, staff and restaurant.

Reads guest surveys, adjusts accordingly as issues arise.

Assist Events Dept. with winning business providing service driving revenue.

Explores with hotel GM and Food & Beverage Director most effective ways to creatively market the brand and the property.

Works closely with Brand managers to market restaurant brand through various media channels.

Is current and comfortable with utilizing social media platforms to promote and benefit the property.

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of food and beverage industry.

Demonstrated exceptional mastery of recipes, technique and ingredients.

Previous press and media exposure experience a plus.

Competent with Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office and familiar with industry standard software.

Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.

Must pass a background check.

Experience

Three or more years of sous chef experience.

Previous job in a kitchen line position.

Education / Formal Training

Some college education.

Travel Requirements Some travel required.

Additional Information 21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

Employment Type Full-time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Kitchen Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Catering

Management Experience

Cooking

Cost Control

Menu Planning

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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