This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus. The first half will be paid within 30 days of hire date; the remainder will be paid after 180 days of start date - to be eligible you must start by 12/31/2024.
The Executive Chef is responsible for all back of the house elements and supports all Cafes on campus at the ISS/GEI operated facility to ensure client and guest satisfaction. The Executive Chef will ensure Guckenheimer best practices are being followed in order to uphold our high-quality standards. This position will assist the General Manager in achieving financial success of the company through the implementation of all culinary best practices, guidelines, policies, and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) dictated by Guckenheimer. The general responsibilities of the position are listed below, but ISS/GEI may identify additional responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ from account to account, depending on the business needs and client requirements.
Success Criteria
- Monitor and ensure kitchen organization and cleanliness provides a safe environment for all employees and guests.
- Workplace Safety guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily.
- Food Safety guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily.
- Menu guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily.
- Products are labeled accurately according to the labeling SOP.
- All HACCP guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily.
- All internal audit guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily.
- Maintain a consistent passing score on your internal audit each quarter.
- Ensure immediate corrective actions are given and documented when workplace safety and sanitation guidelines, policies, and procedures are not being followed.
- Procurement Integrity Index scores are compliant with our Key Performance Indicators.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversees food safety processes in accordance with State, Local, client, and ISS/GEI standards and ensures 100% compliance at all locations.
- Utilize Net Menu to create seasonal, regionally inspired, plant forward recipes and menus with a minimum of 2 weeks available in the system at all times.
- Communicate the budget and support each Cafe lead in maintaining.
- All Menu offerings follow cafe specific, client approved programming as well as core program standards.
- Ensuring all menus and recipes are accurately and efficiently prepared, cooked, and portioned for various meal periods to include but not limited to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events.
- Maintain accurate production records both pre and post service.
- Accurately prepare recipes using cooking techniques as outlined by Guckenheimer.
- Ensure the highest quality of food is served.
- Utilize Net Menu Order Worksheets to purchase the appropriate amount of ingredients for preparation.
- Always provide the highest quality of service in accordance with Guckenheimer standards.
- Ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory, and resources to perform their job duties and meet goals in a timely manner.
- Notify management when there are any ingredient discrepancies/availability, food/equipment safety, or any other situation that requires management attention.
- Ensure that all required Net Menu applications are maintained and accurately functioning, to provide historical data to the broader leadership team.
- Attend and participate in culinary leadership team meetings to provide feedback and to communicate areas of support needed as well as victories.
- All company guidelines, SOPs, and policies are followed daily and initiatives are properly communicated and followed by employees.
- All ISS/GEI procurement purchasing guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily.
- Ensure Inventory is taken and documented monthly.
- Inspect that all products in BOH are labeled properly according to the Labeling SOP.
- Is the final decision maker for all new back of house team members.
- Lead in all aspects of culinary training and validation as directed by Food Excellence/L&D.
- Responsible for training and development of BOH employees in Net Menu, all operational standards, food safety, and workplace safety.
- Support GM with all team members' Personal Development Plans, Mid-Year and End of Year Reviews.
- Ensure proper documentation and corrective actions are taken when necessary.
- Align with General Manager on all financial initiatives and targets through maintaining budget in food, labor, and operating costs.
- Support GM in consistently meeting financial goals and expectations set by the Area Manager.
- Responsible for all catered events including ensuring all operational standards and Catering guidelines are followed, coordinating service with Catering Dept, delivery, and display setup of all events in a timely manner.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Work up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code.
- Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods.
Guckenheimer offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 per year - $85,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.
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