Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Executive Chef to join our team! Responsible for  all food prepared at Canyon of the Eagles (COTE) including the Overlook Restaurant, the Park Store F/B, Eagles Nest Bar, Catering, Kitchen, and other park venues as assigned. Responsible for the development and execution of strategies to drive food and beverage revenues and to make COTE the “Dining of Choice” for travelers and visitors. Must always also provide the highest quality and consistency of food & beverage to the guest and anticipate and exceed guest expectations.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage, lead, and efficiently operate all aspects of the food and beverage areas at COTE, with main emphasis on the Overlook Restaurant, the kitchen, park store f/b, bar, catering, and other park venues as assigned. This includes the supervision of staff, training, uniforms, and guest relations.

2. Develop and implement sales initiatives and advertising to enhance revenues for the food and beverage areas.

3. Develop seasonal menus for the dining room, as well as banquet menus, and daily specials. Provide stock control and costing of menus. Assist the guests with special diets or needs. Conduct menu tastings as needed for potential clients. Implement daily pre-shift meetings with staff and introduce daily specials.

4. Mentor and train all food and beverage staff appropriately. Ensure that the dining room and kitchen are working together as a TEAM. All events should appear effortless. Ensure that all food and beverage items are of exceptional quality and are delivered in a timely and professional manner. Inspect all food before it is served to ascertain its appearance, temperature, taste, and portions are correct. Make sure all plates are garnished appropriately according to menu descriptions. Consistently check food served to ensure quality standards and assist on the line as needed.

5. Effectively manage and monitor costs for the food and beverage areas. This includes all budgeted items such as Payroll, Food Cost, Beverage Cost, Linens, Cleaning Supplies, Payroll, and so forth. Conduct inventories and develop ways to reduce costs. Provide continuous inspections of the f/b areas and advise Supervisor of any equipment needed and repairs.

6. Maintain Company and State sanitation requirements along with daily monitoring of equipment use and temperatures. Ensure that appropriate charts and logs, are being completed daily. The kitchen must meet ALL health codes and regulations, license must always be visible, and all food items must be stored and labeled appropriately. Must always maintain clean and well-organized food and beverage areas. Create and monitor a daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule for all designated food/beverage areas. Always maintain safe food handling certification.

7. Utilize the Company purchase order system for budgeted purchases. Properly code invoices and submit to. Follow the standards for wrapping, labeling, and dating all food products, and ensure they are returned to their appropriate storage area. Ensure that all associates are familiar with proper storage of food and chemicals.

8. Assist with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP) for the food and beverage areas. Enforce company policies with all staff to ensure that Company standards are met and implement accountability for behavior.

9. Effectively implement energy, water, and waste conservation in the food and beverage areas. Monitor pest control, waste and grease removal, and cleaning of hood system. Always maintain key logs and key controls.

10. Make yourself knowledgeable of workers compensation and guest accident reporting procedures. Ensure first aid kits are always full and readily available.

11. Communicate effectively with wait staff, kitchen staff, and all other associates. Ensure that all associates have the necessary supplies and tools to get their jobs done and are in uniform. Assist in training new associates and cross training existing associates according to standards and meeting the demands of the industry. Resolve routine associate issues as needed and bring issues to the attention of the President/CEO as necessary.

12. Train associates on safety standards and enforce those standards on a consistent basis. Identify associates engaging in unsafe behaviors and retrain them appropriately. Demonstrate safe knife handling skills. Use PPE including cut resistant gloves. Use wet floor signs as needed. Have a thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and ensure staff responds appropriately.

13. Communicate properly and effectively with guest, associates, and managers. Effectively respond to any guest requests and complaints. Work closely with the Guest Services Staff and Managers to ensure all guests and their requests are handled efficiently, including in-room amenity packages and welcome baskets.

14. Maximize food and beverage synergies between all departments at COTE. Assist other related departments as needed. Work closely with the sales team to ensure success with BEO’s and other functions as required, including weddings, special events, packages, and so forth. Attend all scheduled meetings such as weekly BEO/management meetings, staff, and so forth. Maintain a good working relationship with all other areas of operations.

15. In conjunction with other departments, assist with the development and implementation of an annual sales and marketing plan with budget for lodging, food & beverage, recreational services, and other programs and services.

16. Maintain knowledge of the Resort, Calibre, partners, and surrounding areas. Assist with web site development and content for food and beverage menus, catering menus, and special events. Analyze events, activities, and competition. Foster relationships for potential sales opportunities with other designated partnerships or lodging facilities. Develop strategic partners and implement special promotions. Develop special event and promotional opportunities on an as needed basis.

17. Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and expense analysis and reports to President/CEO.

18. always Maintain a professional and clean appearance and in uniform.

19. Participate in the Company Manager-on-Duty (MOD) program and attend mandatory Company meetings.

20. Establish and maintain an up-to-date level of communication with supervisor on a constant basis. Assist in identifying new business opportunities for COTE and building bench strength for Calibre. Participate and represent the Company with trade and industry organizations and or competitions, including tradeshows.

21. Periodically evaluate and analyze all competitive conditions of other companies and food/beverage/banquets within the locale. Make appropriate recommendations to the President/CEO based on the information gathered. Prepare updated monthly and annual sales forecasts. Stay abreast of current trends and tactics in the food/beverage/meeting industry. Evaluate and review training and development programs to further your education and certification.

22. Perform duties as directed by the Director of Operations, CEO/President of the Company, Chief Financial Officer, or other designees.

​ QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the hotel/resort/catering/restaurant culinary industry.

·         Bachelor's degree or Certification preferred in culinary or related field.

·         Must demonstrate culinary ability and knowledge in Sanitation and Health Code Requirements.

·         Must be able to operate all kitchen equipment to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, and knead.

·         Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 20-50 lbs. regularly. Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 100 lbs. occasionally with assistance.

·         Must possess oral, written, and listening communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and proactively
with all levels of associates, management , guests, and vendors.

·         Must be team oriented and able to prioritize job responsibilities according to the needs of the business. Must have the ability to effectively follow-up and communicate results.

·         Must possess experience in financial management skills with the ability to develop, analyze, and monitor budgets and financial statements, to interpret and forecast business models, and possess knowledge of culinary related activities and venues.

·         Must be able to travel, hold a valid driver’s license, and provide reliable transportation.

·         Must possess strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

·         Must be PC and Windows literate.

Located on 940-acres in the Texas Hill Country, Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park & Resort is approximately one hour west of Austin. We feature 61 guestrooms, RV and tent camping sites, an award-winning restaurant, 3-miles of private lakefront, 16-miles of groomed nature trails, and other nature-based programs and activities, including the fabulous Eagle Eye Observatory.

Company Description

Located on 940-acres in the Texas Hill Country, Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park & Resort is approximately one hour west of Austin. We feature 61 guestrooms, RV and tent camping sites, an award-winning restaurant, 3-miles of private lakefront, 16-miles of groomed nature trails, and other nature-based programs and activities, including the fabulous Eagle Eye Observatory.