Executive Chef

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure associate compliance with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures. 2. Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate. 3. Establish the day's priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for staff to execute. 4. Review daily menu specials and offer feedback to Sous Chefs. 5. Review banquet event orders and make note of any changes. 6. Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff. 7. Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory. 8. Requisition the day’s supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel. Ensure quality of products received. 9. Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, health/safety and sanitation follow up. 10. Ensure that staff report to work as scheduled; document any late or absent employees. 11. Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked with specified too...