Executive Chef

Executive Chef "Job Details"

Directs daily operations of food production in collaboration with outsourced vendor, including menu planning, purchasing, ordering, inventory and food preparation to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines. Directs kitchen personnel either engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food in collaboration with outsourced vendor Oversees the preparation, portioning, garnishing, presentation and safe storage of food and solves menu problems (e.g. recipe substitutions). Ensures that kitchen, equipment, storage facilities and dining room are sanitary, neat and organized. Trains other chefs in culinary skills and serves as technical expert. Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate Sidra resources when necessary. Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities and monitoring operating standards, in collaboration with outsourced vendor. Manages by providing positive and constructive feedback and performance evaluations to employees and/or sub-contractors in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate. Ensures licenses and certification are current for employees and sub-contractors. Ensures compliance with all government and Sidra regulations, policies and procedures (e.g. HACCP, quality assurance, safety, operations, and personnel). Establishes a safe work environment for employees and sub-contractors by providing safety-related training and equipment maintenance and by ensuring compliance with Sidra’s safety and loss prevention programs and with standards. Manages the budget by controlling costs (e.g. labour, inventory, equipment, and materials), complying with budget requirements and making adjustments when necessary. Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to employees and sub-contractors. Page Executive Chef - Sidra Career Site Careers loaded