Executive Chef

ECWI Hospitality

Executive Chef

Eau Claire, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our popular restaurant, The Informalist, is looking for a forward-thinking and talented executive chef to give our guests a great dining experience. We require an effective supervisor who can produce innovative menus and recipes, oversee all food leaving the kitchen, and guarantee health and safety regulations are met. Our ideal candidate is an inventive culinary leader who can recruit and develop great personnel to provide guests with a top-notch dining experience. You must have experience as an executive chef or extensive experience as a sous chef. Apply today if you are ready to bring your creative culinary expertise to our exciting restaurant! Responsibilities: • Review and track team member performance objectives, as well as offer guidance and assistance to support and promote an efficient kitchen • Work with vendors to secure the best items at cost-effective pricing, and manage department expenses that are within your direct control such as food, supplies, uniforms, and equipment • Incorporate different ingredients in a creative way to produce fresh and innovative menu items and specials • Make decisions for daily culinary operations, including exceeding guest expectations and increasing revenue and profit • Teach recruits and hire staff that suit the business culture to provide a welcoming atmosphere for kitchen employees Qualifications: • Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkers • At least 7-8 years of culinary experience • This role requires experience building, motivating, and leading a team • Understanding and compliance with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage • Candidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GED