Chef

Chef at Avenue5 Residential, LLC in Post Falls, Idaho, United States Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

The chef lead is responsible for all aspects of managing the culinary department by providing leadership and ensuring the effectiveness and success of the daily operations of the kitchen.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives:

• Responsible for all aspects of managing the culinary department by providing leadership and ensuring the effectiveness and success of the daily operations of the kitchen
• Responsible for making sure that food preparation is executed at the highest standards and that food items and kitchen equipment are handled per safety and sanitation standards
• Drive results through the entire department
• Promote and implement property-wide strategies that will increase guest satisfaction, reduce turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, meet and exceed productivity goals
• Provide the direction for all day-to-day operations of the culinary department and ensure the quality and standards are meeting the expectations of the guests and associates
• Write and test recipes. Create menus and food displays and provide guidelines for food presentation to kitchen staff
• Ensure that supplies are ordered, received, and properly stored. Maintain an inventory of supplies and kitchen equipment
• Work with the catering department to develop special menus for functions and meet with meeting planners as requested
• Manage department expenses
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate's degree or higher in culinary arts is preferred
• Previous chef experience is required

Skills and Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passionate about building and motivating
• Interview, hire, train, and promote culinary staff
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
• Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines
• Must be able to work in an environment that requires physical activity under time constraints
• Must be able to work with all products and food ingredients used in the kitchen
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Extensive knowledge of the hotel and hospitality industries
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5

Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Tra Job Posting:

JC291238465

Posted On:

May 01, 2026

Updated On:

May 01, 2026