The Executive Chef is responsible for managing the culinary and kitchen operations staff, and the overall compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and ACES specifications associated with Air Culinaire Worldwide food production orders. Additionally, the Executive Chef will participate in the process of directly serving the Air Culinaire Worldwide customers and obtaining feedback from them regarding our product and service, which they will relay to the General Manager. The Executive Chef will be an on-site problem solver in the event of situations arising that requires immediate action, and the Executive Chef will the authority to make decisions to solve the problem following company procedures related to customer satisfaction, safety, and cost. The Executive Chef is responsible for managing all culinary staff training, labor scheduling as directed by the GM, and for the career planning, coaching and skills enhancement of the entire culinary team.
Under the direction of the General Manager, the Executive Chef's primary responsibility is to manage all aspects of the kitchen and culinary staff. In addition, the Executive Chef will manage the kitchen food purchasing, specifications, labor and culinary operations to achieve the highest quality of cuisine and profitability while maintaining Air Culinaire Worldwide Standards.
All other duties as assigned by the General Manager.
Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen environment within catering or fine dining establishment required as well as a current Safe Food Handling Certificate. Strong experience in food purchasing/ordering, inventory, setting up par levels, recipe selection, culinary preparation methods and knife skills are essential. Other required experience includes food and equipment safety as well as strong knowledge of food production. Individual must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as be proficient in email, internet use, and basic office software programs. Must have demonstrated ability to manage and maintain customer accounts, as well as attention to detail. Must be able to demonstrate strong Managerial skills, including team-building, hiring, skills training, disciplining, performance reviews, cross-training and employee development. The Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef must have an excellent driving record and valid driver's license, and be able to pass a FAA on-ramp security clearance and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.
Flexible work schedule required, including weekends and holidays and frequent travel availability a must. Candidate must be able to travel in accordance with the current Air Culinaire Worldwide Travel Policy.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to speak Spanish & French in addition to English is preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle, reach and carry with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
This position description highlights a general description of duties and responsibilities. Employee(s) may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described herein, and any duties are subject to change at any time, according to the needs of the location or Company.
Air Culinaire Worldwide employees have the flexibility to design the benefit selections best suited for their needs. Full Time employees are eligible for healthcare and supplemental benefits on the first of the month, following 60 days of employment.