Trains develops, and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards consistently.
Teaches preparation according to well-defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.
Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees as appropriate, and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.
Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.
Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees’ absence or determine appropriate replacements to fill gaps.
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and kitchen staff.
Executive chefs should advocate sound financial/business decision-making, demonstrate honesty, and integrity, and also lead by example.
Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
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.
Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
Actively involved in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.
Determines how food should be presented, and creates decorative food displays.
Recognizes superior quality products, presentations, and flavor.
Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
Follows proper handling and the right temperature of all food products.
Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order by local Health department and hotel standards.