Executive Chef- Salaried Position

Executive Chef, $60,000+/year

Guest Services, Inc. is now hiring Full time Food Prep/Servers for our client location in Chantilly, VA!
This position pays $60,000-75,000/year.

Must have experience required managing a large volume location, with over 20 employees. Must be hands on, able to use standard Microsoft suites and understand food cost.

This position is full time, Monday thru Friday, and comes with benefits such as:

meal credits towards breakfast and lunch

• Employee discounts at recreational and lodging facilities nationwide

Please note: this location is metro accessible, Fairfax Connector routes 640,642, and 644.
US Citizenship is required for this position. All employees must submit to a federal background check.

This position requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements and maintain Secret Level Clearance.

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Chef is responsible for managing the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food in the unit. The Executive Chef must help the General Manager supervise and carry out day-to-day operations in the unit. The Executive Chef must also provide supervision, direction and training to all employees within the kitchen; achieve operating and financial goals; ensure food quality; and meet client objectives and/or customer needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct the culinary and utility staff.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the event to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation of foods. Ensure food quality standards are met and amounts are sufficient to meet expected need.
• Control expenses. Determine food and supply needs for venue. Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
• Plan and develop menus, and forecast portion specifications to unit. Analyze and cost food items. Ensure compliance with established budget.
• Direct the preparation and cooking of food for the unit.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Food Protection Manager Certification. Demonstration of food safety knowledge and sanitation.
• Experience in analyzing financial reports.
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required; Culinary or Associate’s degree in food service or related field.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
• Climbing steps regularly.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Typical office equipment (computers, phone system, fax, copiers, scanners, among others).
• Commercial Kitchen Machinery, Appliances, Tools, and Utensils.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.