Executive Chef - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Executive Chef

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Time off and much more!

The Executive Chef leads the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and team members in accordance with company policies and procedures and works concurrently with the General Manager ensuring a successful operation. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that all needs of the guests are accommodated.
• Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house and the entire venue.
• Conducts decision-making process for interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants.
• Oversee the scheduling, growth opportunities, and team member development of all heart-of-house team members.
• Responsible for all heart-of-house job performance reviews.
• Oversee heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy, and financial profitability.
• Supervise the execution of regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and all in/off-venue events.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems, which includes payroll, inventory, and purchasing.
• Responsible, with the General Manager, for maintaining the venue's monthly Profit & Loss statement standards.
• Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and company policies.
• Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures that all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
• Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus and the venue.
• Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.
• Ensures expediting standards.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service.
• Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members.
• Oversees the replacement or repair of all breakage and damage to equipment or furniture.
• Attends, leads, and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings daily pre-shift meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned.

Education/working knowledge:

• Minimum 8 years of previous culinary experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume kitchen setting is essential.
• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements, and labor models is required.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology

Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule:

• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must have good positive energy throughout the day
• Must be able to read the computer monitors and print legibly
• Must be able to bend, kneel, sit, and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Small to Medium office environment
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• 5-25% Local Travel (United States)
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment