Executive Chef - New Venue Opening Central Florida

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Time off and much more!

Leads the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and team members in accordance with company policies and procedures and works concurrently with the General Manager ensuring a successful operation. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensuring that all needs of the guests are accommodated

• Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house and the entire venue

• Conducts decision-making process for interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants

• Oversee the scheduling, growth opportunities, and team member development of all heart-of-house team members

• Responsible for all heart-of-house job performance reviews

• Oversee heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy, and financial profitability

• Supervise the execution of regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and all in/off-venue events

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems, which includes payroll, inventory, and purchasing

• Responsible, with the General Manager, for maintaining the venue's monthly Profit & Loss statement standards

• Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards

• Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and company policies

• Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations

• Ensures that all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal, state, and local ordinances

• Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus and the venue

• Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.

• Ensures expediting standards

• Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service

• Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members

• Oversees the replacement or repair of all breakage and damage to equipment or furniture

• Attends, leads, and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings daily pre-shift meetings

• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example

• Portrays a positive and professional attitude

• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments

• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members

• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Executive Chef Training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 8 years of previous culinary experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume kitchen setting is essential

• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred

• Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required

• Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements, and labor models is required

• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail

• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE:

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate

• Must be able to move quickly

• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume

• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment

• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials

• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment

• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required

• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment