Executive Chef

Executive Chef GF Hotels and Resorts - 3.3 Milwaukee, WI Job Details 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Customer communication Food service health code compliance Specialty dish recipe development Team leadership Menu concept development High school diploma or GED Kitchen staff training Managing kitchen staff Kitchen organization Team building Full Job Description Join GF Hotels & Resorts and the Iron Horse Hotel Milwaukee as our Executive Chef. We're looking for a culinary leader who can provide our guests with fantastic dining experiences. We require a supervisor who is capable of overseeing the entire kitchen and ensuring food safety laws are followed, as well as being successful at implementing new menu items and recipes. Passion for food and the ability to inspire others to be innovative and enthusiastic kitchen professionals are highly valued skills. To be considered for the position, you must have executive chef experience or sous chef experience at a top-notch restaurant. Apply now if you're ready to bring your creativity and leadership skills to our exciting team! About the Iron Horse Hotel If you're in the upscale Midwestern Harley-riding demographic that The Iron Horse Hotel is aimed at (yes, you read that right), then chances are you already know about it. Not only is it a high-end boutique hotel in a contemporary urban-loft style, which is remarkable enough for Milwaukee as it is, but it's certainly the world's first such hotel with a motorcycling theme — and it's definitely no coincidence that the Harley-Davidson museum is just across the street.

Responsibilities:

Incorporate different ingredients in a creative way to produce fresh and innovative menu items and specials Work with vendors to secure the best items at cost-effective pricing, and manage department expenses that are within your direct control such as food, supplies, uniforms, and equipment Supervise all food preparation in the kitchen, including procedures, portioning, garnishing, and ensure that all meals and dishes are attractively presented Teach recruits and hire staff that suit the business culture to provide a welcoming atmosphere for kitchen employees Make decisions for daily culinary operations, including exceeding guest expectations and increasing revenue and profit

Qualifications:

This role requires experience building, motivating, and leading a team Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification At least 7-8 years of culinary experience Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkers About Company GF Hotels and Resorts, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a full-service hospitality ownership and management company that, through its operating affiliates, works on behalf of a variety of individual owners, real estate funds, and institutional lenders. GF believes in the enterprising spirit with a promise of integrity and an overall passion for hospitality. At GF, we believe that people are the key to our success. We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities, competitive compensation, plus a great culture.