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Meyer Jabara Hotels, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States


2231 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305,n
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 4:00 AM

Title: Executive Chef

Typical Work Conditions
Banquet area and offsite premise
\Equipment Used
Stove

Responsibilities

Reviews menus, analyzes recipes, determines food, labor and overhead costs, and assigns prices to menu items

Maintains Quality levels of receiving, storage, and production of food

Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention

Advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and also leads by example

Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed

Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead and influence kitchen staff

Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property

Provides direction for all day-to-day operations in the

Observes methods of food preparation and cooking, size of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner

Tests cooked foods; devises special dishes and develops recipes

Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis

Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings

Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability

Must update a Performance Agreement and Action Plan annually

Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards

Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards

Actively involved in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food

Qualifications

Excellent record of kitchen management

Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently

Capable of delegating multiple tasks

Strong communication and leadership skills

Keep up with cooking trends and best practices

of various computer software programs (MS Office, POS)
Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree with eight or more years of industry and culinary management experience is desirable

Excellent English verbal and written

Second language helpful

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