Executive Chef/CDC

Fielding's River Oaks

Executive Chef/CDC

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Fielding's River Oaks is hiring experienced, professional service leaders, craft bar tenders and support team members

    Opening in October Fielding’s River Oaks, located in the Novel River Oaks building on Westheimer in the Loop was created by the team that developed the long running and award-winning successful Fielding’s Wood Grill and Fielding’s Local Kitchen & Bar in The Woodlands, Texas. Fielding’s River Oaks is a professionally managed concept which will showcase Chef Edel’s hand crafted modern global cuisine, hand cut house dry-aged, wood-grilled steaks, and tableside preparations. The dining room features a high fit and finish and Captain lead service. The dynamic bar features its own team producing every changing craft cocktail, an extensive global wine selection wine, draft and bottle beers and live music. We offer a curated, limited-service breakfast, full-service lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

    Description

    Oversees all culinary operations, including the restaurant and catering planning and production. Will work under direct supervision of the Corporate Chef Des Cuisines.

    The CDC is responsible for maintaining sanitation standards for all food service operations, scheduling of the BOH team, and achieving financial goals. Maintain a professional relationship with all department managers and employees. Duties are varied and complex, subject to evolve with the business growth. Able to adapt to new procedures, techniques, tools, materials, equipment, and products.

    The CDC is accountable for Sous-Chefs, shift leaders and hourly culinary partners performance and proper training.

    Duties

    Ø Supervise and coordinate production flow & food execution for the restaurant and catering service.

    Ø Oversees all BOH staff scheduling.

    Ø Responsible for efficiency, consistency, and quality on all food production and execution.

    Ø Manages operations within set budget and time.

    Ø Oversees ordering for all BOH operations.

    Ø Assists Corporate Executive Chef for menu & LTO planning, production & schedule.

    Ø Will check all kitchen stations and food display for quality, cleanliness, and food safety.

    Ø Assures timely set-ups, proper uniforms in all areas.

    Ø Responsible for all employees’ training schedules.

    Ø Monitors working condition for all kitchen equipment.

    Ø Provides outstanding customer service.

    Ø Adjust pars and order guides according to budget, projections, and business demand.

    Ø Overall responsibility of proper storing procedures, food ordering, cost of goods, equipment, sanitation, and personal hygiene.

    Ø Controls labor cost, overtime according to Fielding’s management regulations, and proper time management procedures.

    Ø Enforce “clean as you go” work habits.

    Ø Train safe work habits and alert the crew and notify the supervisors on duty for any dangerous or unsafe areas.

    Ø Enforce proper uniform procedures.

    Ø Monitor and evaluate employees’ performance and issue discipline, as necessary.

    Ø Responsible for all necessary administrative work related to this position.

    Competencies

    Ø Able to lift and carry 50 pounds.

    Ø Demonstrate enthusiasm for food and identify taste profiles for a wide variety of food.

    Ø Keep up with evolution of the food industry and understand new trends and their impact on the business.

    Ø Share culinary knowledge with lower-level employees.

    Ø Awareness of product line and services offered at Fielding’s.

    Ø Provide customer service level to enhance the Fielding’s reputation.

    Ø Demonstrate a solid understanding of customer needs.

    Ø Offer meal options and meal suggestions to meet customer goals and habits.

    Ø Provide a risk-free and enjoyable eating experience.

    Ø Anticipate potential issues and take immediate action.

    Ø Make timely decisions choosing the best alternative using all resources available.

    Ø Communicate clear expectations.

    Ø Delegate responsibility to appropriate employees.

    Ø Provide the resources, tools, support, and authority to achieve goals and objectives.

    Ø Monitor under-performance and manage others to be productive.

    Ø Hold people accountable for achieving assigned daily tasks.

    Ø Be clearly spoken and logical in conversations and giving assignments.

    Ø Deliver an understanding message when communicating to others.

    Ø Use proper grammar and appropriate terminology when speaking.

    Ø Ability to read and interpret documents and to write routine reports.

    Ø Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees.

    Ø Computer skills including but not limited to Word, Excel, and all the company’s food service software & systems.