Executive Chef
Salary : $82,000 annually
City Experiences is seeking an Executive Chef for our City Cruises operation in San Diego.
About You :
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.
About the Opportunity :
The Executive Chef works hands-on to successfully manage back of the house cruise execution to ensure consistently high levels of quality, service, sanitation, and guest satisfaction while maintaining a high level of profitability.
The best applicant is technically competent in food preparation and production, contributes to all galley operations, is hospitable to coworkers and guests, and acts safely and responsibly.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Manage back-of-the-house staff, including recruitment, training, coaching / discipline, and retention
- Ensure effective execution of each cruise (back-of-the house only) so that guests receive a high quality, amazing experience on each cruise.
- Routinely execute cruises 2-3 shifts per week; Identify and deliver skills training opportunities for all kitchen crew
- Invest in kitchen management crew to evaluate performance / skills and provide necessary coaching
- Adhere to all health department sanitation codes and requirements to maintain the Company’s strict standards of sanitation
- Foster closer liaison between culinary and other departments to fortify collaboration within the organization
- Follow company recipes and product specifications to prepare and produce high quality food
- Establish department priorities and execute against them based on long-term vision
- Work closely with Food & Beverage Director(s) to manage labor and budgets according to company guidelines
- Work with Food & Beverage Director(s) to build career paths for kitchen management crew; Build bench strength
- Ride cruises to observe & coach Sous Chef and / or Kitchen Supervisors on effective preparation & management
- Maintain a routine cleaning schedule for galley including daily cleaning of equipment, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and floors
- Coordinate weekly inventory and verify discrepancies
- Be an ambassador and active participant in our shared values and customer service program (RESPECT)
- Actively engage with guests whenever present : Table touches, description of dish components and allergens
- Order and maintain food and supplies at a rotating par level of 14 days
- Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards; be an example for the crew
- Additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications :
- Minimum of five (5) years of total kitchen experience in full-service / banquet, high volume environment required
- Three (3) years kitchen management experience plus either minimum two (2) years’ formal culinary training or two (2) years’ additional kitchen experience in a full-service / banquet, high volume environment
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must have ServSafe Certification
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (especially Word & Excel)
- Valid driver’s license is required. Travel between ports is essential for the operation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities / tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, and consistently meet deadlines
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests
- Must possess a service orientation actively looking for ways to help others
- The nature of the work may be strenuous - will work for extended periods without sitting
- Ability to work in confined spaces and perform duties within extreme temperature ranges
- Grasp, lift and / or carry, or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule
- Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
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