Chef de Especialidades

Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain creative and exciting menus, ensuring a diverse variety of dishes and maintaining seasonality.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes to ensure consistency and high quality.
• Maintain a high level of food safety and hygiene standards, adhering to relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Plan and price menu items, working within budgetary limitations and considering cost-effectiveness.
• Order supplies and manage inventory, keeping stock levels accurate and minimizing waste.
• Train and mentor junior culinary team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
• Collaborate effectively with front-of-house staff and management to ensure a harmonious and efficient operation.
• Continuously strive to improve and enhance the guest dining experience through creativity, innovation, and attention to detail.
• Implement and maintain food portion control and presentation standards.
• Regularly review and update menu offerings, taking into account guest feedback, industry trends, and seasonal availability.
• Complete additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Work Experience

• Manages the activities of service, support, or technician teams
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and local business plan
• Receives guidance and oversight from higher-level manager
• Typically doesn't perform the work supervised
• Has 4 to 5 years of work experience
• Has 0 to 1 year of management experience

Competencies

Education

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Certifications

• ServSafe Food Handler
• American Culinary Federation (ACF)
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
• Certified Sous Chef (CSC)
• Additional certifications may be required or preferred