EXECUTIVE CHEF

Executive Chef - Minneapolis, MN

We are seeking a passionate, engaged Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations for this prestigious corporate dining account. As the Executive Chef, you'll lead all kitchen operations, inspire and develop a talented culinary team, and deliver outstanding dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation. You'll have the opportunity to bring creativity, leadership, and innovation to a thriving corporate dining operation where your impact is visible every day, all while enjoying a schedule that allows you to have a life outside of work.

This is an ideal role for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary leader who wants a predictable schedule and more time with family and friends. You'll oversee menu execution, manage food and labor costs, direct meal preparation in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines, and foster a positive kitchen culture. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level in a leadership role that offers a competitive salary and the rare benefit of a set Monday through Friday schedule, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.