Full-time Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Inn at Crestwood is looking for a full-time, Executive Chef to provide exceptional food services to guests. The schedule for this role will be Wednesday through Sunday.

The Job

A typical day for the Executive Chef includes preparing food in accordance with restraint standards while providing exceptional customer service.

Job Duties Include:

· Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.

· Set up equipment and prepare food based on the business forecast?and?catering contracts.

· Prepare salads, sandwiches, cold and hot food entrees and other prepared foods according to portion and quality standards specified in recipes.

· Possess complete knowledge of menu and recipes, including preparation procedures, plating, garnishment, portions size and presentation and?special handling instructions.

· Lead, train, schedule, and supervise culinary staff to ensure consistent food quality and high performance.

· Ensure attractive presentation of all food and beverage products.

· Assist in ordering, receiving, and storing of all food and beverage related products.

· Assist the Food & Beverage Manager and banquet staff with catering events

· Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.

· Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).

· Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen team.

· Clean up station and take care of leftover food.

· Stock inventory appropriately.

· Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.

· Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.

· Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

What would make me successful in this role?

• At least 1 year of culinary leadership required
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience required
• Culinary degree preferred
• Understanding of various cooking methods
• Knowledge of food safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Availability to work a flexible schedule: weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans - Eligible 1st of the month after 30 days
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Account
• Short-term Disability & Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation - up to 10 days per year
• Paid Sick time – up to 5 days per year
• 7 paid Holidays per year
• Referral Program - Earn $500 for referring someone
• Employee Recognition Program - earn gift cards
• Employee discounts
• On-Demand Pay – Access to earned wages before your regular paycheck

About Us

The Inn at Crestwood is managed by Aileron Management. Our goal is to empower our associates in the pursuit of a successful career - because when you grow, we grow. Our team is fun; our benefits are competitive; and our opportunities for career advancement are plentiful - but it's genuine passion for service that brings us all together. Sound like you? Check us out and apply for a new career today!

The Inn at Crestwood is a 14 room boutique hotel located just 3.9 miles from downtown Blowing Rock. Originally built in 1949, the Inn at Crestwood also caters to specialized events such as weddings, family reunions, and holiday parties. The Inn at Crestwood allows for the perfect mountain getaway while still being close to Blowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Attention to detail
• Hotel experience preferred
• Cooking experience
• Ability to work weekends and holidays