Executive Chef

Description DoubleTree Hotel and Suites by the Galleria is looking for an experienced hands on Executive Chef with strong leadership skills and high creative abilities for menu design. If you have a passion for food and interested in an opportunity to elevate the culinary experience for our guests, submit your resume today!

Required Skills & Abilities:

• At least five (5) years preferred
• Flexible to work AM and PM shifts, mid-shifts, weekends and holidays
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
• Must be able to stand/walk for at least eight (8) hours and lift/carry at least 25-30 pounds

• Current Food Handler Certification Required Job Description:

• Manage all aspects of kitchen and culinary operations including food and labor cost, inventory, sanitization, ordering, proper handling/storage of all food items according to required standard.
• Interview, hire, provide hands on training for new hires and implement development plans for staff.
• Create new menu items, test and write recipes to attract desired customer market.
• Establish and achieve profit objectives and desired standards of quality food, cleanliness, and ensure all culinary staff consistently follows recipes and yield guidelines with high food quality standards.
• Assist catering sales management with developing special menus for functions and meet with clients as requested.
• Regularly review and evaluate the degree of food quality for outlets and banquets.

Create new menu ideas/recipes whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by customers, customer market or change in the competitive surroundings.

Benefits:

Quarterly bonus program Medical, dental and vision insurance Matching 401k Employee assistance program Free life insurance Free short-term and long-term disability Paid time off Holiday pay Hotel discount program Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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