Job Summary
Our client which is a busy hotel is looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Chef who is passionate about culinary arts. The ideal candidate for this position will be a natural leader who always has a finger on the pulse of current culinary trends. The Chef will be responsible for assigning work in the kitchen, preparing meals for our diners, interviewing and training staff, kitchen inventory management and partnering with the Sous Chef to come up with delectable new dishes to add to our growing menu.

Job Responsibilities
Manage relationships with distributors and resolve issues with vendors promptly
Follow the budget established by the hotel manager
Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen
Manage kitchen staff and delegate tasks related to meal prep, cooking and delivering food to diners in a timely fashion
Maintain the schedule for kitchen staff
Monitor food and labor costs
Keep up with industry trends and create new recipes in collaboration with the Sous Chef

Experience
Associate Degree in Culinary Arts required (Bachelor’s preferred)
5+ years’ experience as a Chef in a full-service restaurant
2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role
Excellent communication and organization skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Dedicated to food quality and control
Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards


Qualified and interested candidates should forward CV to mary@people-matters.co with job title as the subject.