EXECUTIVE CHEF - FIDDLESTIX / GOLD SPIKE

EXECUTIVE CHEF - FIDDLESTIX / GOLD SPIKE

FIDDLESTIX / GOLD SPIKE is looking for a wildly passionate Executive Chef who is extremely flexible, eager to tackle new challenges, and comfortable working in an unconventional (but super fun) environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support for all departmental functions 
• Maintain a motivated, happy, work environment for all employees
• Ongoing coordination with FOH management team
• Assume primary responsibility for kitchen food production according to recipes
• Guides Cooks in preparation of daily prep lists and job assignments - ensures kitchen staff members are following up to date and accurate recipes 
• Immediate supervision of kitchen staff 
• Ensures orders for supplies and products are timely and accurate.
• Keep all coolers and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated 
• Follows established food safety, cleaning and maintenance procedures according to SNHD guidelines
• Basic knowledge of HACCP procedures 
• Be aware of new products and recipes that become available 
• Analyze and control product transfers, waste and spoilage
• Know and practice proper lifting techniques and safe use of all tools and equipment
• Practice proper care and maintenance of all equipment 
• Report safety violations and hazards immediately; maintain department security
• Know product availability, preparation, storage and nutritional aspects 
• Keep department leadership informed of all events that affect the kitchen
• Ensure that product mix meets varied customer dietary needs and requests
• Have a good understanding of department financials and labor budgets 
• Accept and process product from vendors
• Document product transfers, waste and spoilage using appropriate forms
• Ensure the quality, palatability and presentation of all in-house production
• Maintain high productivity levels 
• Manage inventory, margin analysis and cost control 
• Work with all production kitchen staff members to minimize waste
• Perform staff duties as required to run the department 
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Able to create menus for large parties and special events as requested by guests and planners
• Read and understand BEOs, order sufficient product, and execute large parties and special events
• Able to meet physical job requirements; including ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must have a passion for creating foods that entertain 
• Able to communicate effectively with others and convey enthusiasm
• Possess prior customer service experience
• Must be self-motivated, team-oriented and solution-driven
• Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department 
• Desire to learn and contribute to all aspects of the venue

Education/Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years previous F&B experience in a Chef or similar kitchen management position
• High school degree or equivalent