EMPLOYMENT
Executive Chef
Position Overview:
The Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center is pleased to announce it is seeking candidates in a very exciting opportunity in the Executive Chef Position. Located in the hub of the regions social and economic center, Fredericksburg Virginia, the ownership and executive management is looking for immediate placement of this important and growing position.
The company, with other recent exciting new management placements in operations, sales, and general management, is seeking to hire a seasoned professional with a strong culinary and production background to join the growing team. Experience in catering, banquets, weddings, social events, and concessions is important. The company is growing and the operating atmosphere is a great team environment that encourages and celebrates new ideas, collaboration, internal development, and individual and team achievement.
The position offers competitive compensation and benefits. The leadership group is experienced and driven to top line performance and growth. The successful candidate can expect a busy, challenging, and growth oriented environment.
Position Purpose
The Executive Chef is charged with maximizing the productivity of the culinary staff by managing the cooks, utility, and others who serve as direct reports within the culinary department. The Executive Chef will train and manage culinary personnel and will supervise and coordinate all related culinary activities in collaboration with the Director of Food and Beverage. Position will estimate food consumption and purchase food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. The Executive Chef will oversee special catering.
Responsibilities
Job Qualifications/Skills Desired:
Additional Requirements:
The Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center is pleased to announce it is seeking candidates in a very exciting opportunity in the Executive Chef Position. Located in the hub of the regions social and economic center, Fredericksburg Virginia, the ownership and executive management is looking for immediate placement of this important and growing position.
The company, with other recent exciting new management placements in operations, sales, and general management, is seeking to hire a seasoned professional with a strong culinary and production background to join the growing team. Experience in catering, banquets, weddings, social events, and concessions is important. The company is growing and the operating atmosphere is a great team environment that encourages and celebrates new ideas, collaboration, internal development, and individual and team achievement.
The position offers competitive compensation and benefits. The leadership group is experienced and driven to top line performance and growth. The successful candidate can expect a busy, challenging, and growth oriented environment.
Position Purpose
The Executive Chef is charged with maximizing the productivity of the culinary staff by managing the cooks, utility, and others who serve as direct reports within the culinary department. The Executive Chef will train and manage culinary personnel and will supervise and coordinate all related culinary activities in collaboration with the Director of Food and Beverage. Position will estimate food consumption and purchase food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. The Executive Chef will oversee special catering.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Culinary Management Team to oversee all aspects of food preparation, product handling, equipment utilization and food safety; Monitor and ensure quality and effectiveness across all departments – concessions, banquets, large scale plated catering and tasting events.
- Ensures adherence to company standards for food quality, creativity, taste, flavor and
- Establishes and continuously improves the flow of work in the culinary department to maximize quality and efficiency.
- Assures a positive and safe workplace environment free of harassment and discrimination.
- Develops and delivers training to strengthen culinary skills, customer service skills and kitchen
- Determines the make-or-buy decisions for food products which support the achievement of the overall financial objectives.
- Creates and continuously refreshes food presentations for dishes, buffets and food concepts.
- Manages inventory of food and supplies.
- Continually seeks ways to improve skills and culinary management expertise.
- Participate in the Development and Implementation of Business Strategies.
Job Qualifications/Skills Desired:
- Minimum of 7 years in a culinary leadership position with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Minimum of 5 years leading a culinary operation.
- Significant expertise in food and beverage management with a catering/concessions emphasis.
- Up-to-date certifications for safe food handling and responsible alcoholic beverage service.
- Solid and proven track record for leadership success.
- Tech savvy, with proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
- Demonstrated success in interfacing with a variety of organizational functions and divisions to accomplish tasks.
- Keen ability to promote and participate in a team environment.
- Ability to work extended or irregular hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Additional Requirements:
- Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management; Ability to promote and
- participate in team environment concepts.
- Self-starter who can work independently and on several tasks/projects simultaneously, and who
- can contribute to functional areas of the business outside of retail operations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Initiative in identifying and resolving problems timely and effectively.
Please email resume and best way to Contact you to: Kandace Bowers
