Executive Chef

Overview Job Location: San Jose, CA 95035 • Position Type: Full Time • Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year • Job Shift: Any Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel. Job Summary Lead Culinary team to consistently execute at a high level, develop and implement creative menus for outlets and catering focusing on driving revenues, using local and seasonal inspired items when appropriate, create thoughtful presentations showcasing foods. Develop and mentor kitchen team, oversee all kitchen operations that include procurement, production, preparation and presentation, develop recipes and cost controls, plating specifications, line checks, production schedules, cleaning duties for the hotels in a safe and sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. Responsibilities Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service Oversee daily operations of the Kitchen department, including the following culinary areas: Banquets, Outlets, In Room Dining, Staff Cafeteria and Stewarding Responsible for the execution of the hotel's Strategic Plan as it relates to all culinary areas Role models our service promises and ensures all reporting departments have a keen focus on delivery of our service essentials Develop and prepare menus suitable to each of the aforementioned areas, balancing creativity and guest requests while ensuring leading edge presentation and food quality Maintain food and beverage standards through the use of standardized food recipes and safe food handling practices Optimize profitability through consistent monitoring of inventory, food cost controls and promotional initiatives Use Driftwood’s labor management tools to set and monitor staffing levels and productivity targets Prepare weekly schedules, maximizing productivity and providing hands-on support as required Responsible for maintaining staffing levels through proactive recruiting Ensure performance management and colleague training/development occurs in a timely and consistent manner Active involvement in the development and implementation of kitchen & restaurant capital projects Participate in weekly operational meetings, including the Banquet Event reviews Ensure compliance with hotel operating controls and seek ways to improve performance Oversee the menu creation of our staff restaurant to ensure high quality for internal customers Promote teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintain strong working relationships with supporting departments Participate in media and community opportunities to showcase food and beverage products and promote the hotel Ensure all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and safety are respected; ensure colleagues adhere to health and safety requirements Respond to food-related feedback and ensure proper processes and reports are produced Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and properly maintained Participate in the hotel's Department Head and Food & Beverage meetings and support participation in hotel committees Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting growth and development, teamwork and exceptional customer service Current on all culinary trends and active in culinary development Extremely creative with strong service skills and ability to energize a diverse team Proven financial planning skills with ability to analyze data and trends and implement improvement strategies Fully supportive of corporate programs Experience and comfort with television and other media promotional venues Computer literate Physical Demands Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift. Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking. Frequent talking, hearing, seeing and smiling. Benefits 401(k) Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Room Discounts Employee Food and Beverage Discounts EEO Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr