- Minimum 7 years' experience in an overall kitchen leadership or similar role
- Minimum 5+ years' of progressive experience in a multi-unit high volume quality food production, commissary, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience
- AOS Culinary School Graduate and/or related training is a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish is a must.
- Functional working knowledge of all Health Department, OSHA, Department of Agriculture, Food safety and sanitation, HACCP, and all other related regulations and guidelines as it pertains to a kitchen production environment.
- Familiar with FDA, DEC, and USDA regulations
- Demonstrated knowledge of current culinary/ industry trends
- Ability to successfully multi-task, delegate, and manage several projects/tasks at once in a high pressure, fast paced environment
- Must have demonstrated decision making and trouble-shooting skills with superior level of attention to detail
- Financial/business acumen and excellent analytical skills. Ability to meet budgets including labor, food and applicable direct operating costs
- Ability to effectively train, develop staff and build team morale
- Ability to work collaboratively and professionally across company levels in achieving overall company and business goals
- Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to lead and work as a team. Strong presentation skills both written and oral
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Must have demonstrated ability be a creative thinker
- Must be fluently literate including ability to read, write and communicate using English language, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data as required.
- Must have proficient computer and technological skills in web based programs including Windows software, computer word processing and spread sheet applications
- Must have Serve Safe food handler's certificate
- Ability to commute and travel to all locations to participate in meetings, training, and any corporate/sponsor events as necessary
- Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing and walking around for extended periods of time, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 pounds
- Able and willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
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Executive Production Chef - Bronx, United States - Citarella
Description
The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall management and oversight of culinary strategies, initiatives, and daily operation/ production, to ultimately ensure the highest standards are met for all food prepared in the production kitchen and served at our store locations.
This role is accountable for adhering to Citarella's food culture and style, standards and expectations of food quality, freshness, and presentation, and maintaining compliance with all Department of agriculture and associated regulatory guidelines.
This individual will be creative thought leader with a passion for the culinary world and the ability to successfully execute culinary strategies, with the flexibility to work in an ever-changing, high volume environment.
This role must lead by example in successfully creating and fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect.
This role leads the kitchen in all areas including but not limited to providing direction to the day to day kitchen coordination and operation, culinary creation and development, budgeting and financials, associate management and supervision, purchasing and inventory, and successfully partnering with all internal divisions to achieve Company goals.
The Executive Chef is responsible for creating a unified vision and leading development and training of the culinary architecture to ensure all culinary functions align and support the company's vision, quality, and direction.
This individual must create and nurture business relationships, lead and train in a hands-on fashion, exemplify leadership in internal and external guest hospitality, and create a positive atmosphere for all internal and external relations.
Minimum QualificationsGeneral
Tasks/Responsibilities:
General
Oversee all kitchen production areas of the kitchen. Works hands-on to schedule, coordinate, and supervise all activities of multiple shifts. Manage all kitchen staff, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and maintain accountability
Teach and adhere to Citarella philosophy, culture, and commitment to quality food and service
Continually monitor production procedures to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, productivity, and professionalism are at highest level
Supervise kitchen management to ensure all daily and weekly standard operating procedures are followed, including but not limited to following recipes/methods, quality measures and specs, product utilization, deadlines, daily/weekly/holiday planning, purchasing communication and inventory planning
Lead by example and enforce all Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices
Direct and oversee proper training of kitchen staff in the proper storage, preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
Establish goals, anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the kitchen
Execute, follow up, and ensure sustained future for all culinary related projects, tasks, initiatives
Develop production methodologies to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and/or consistency in the kitchen
Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times, in compliance with established standards.
Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and operating safely and properly i.e. refrigerators, ovens, freezers, stoves, etc.Report to work at scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform
Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training
Partner with and work collaboratively with internal Company divisions to achieve overall company and business goals
Perform and complete all projects/tasks/ objectives as requested by upper management and Company leadership
Culinary Production Management
Curate and maintain a brand quality-aligned menu of food & products for all retail locations and off-site events as needed
Oversee and monitor quality/ quantity/ consistency of all products, food handling, preparation, and cooking practices. Oversee proper and accurate use of "Orange Books" (logging of time and temperature, product par levels, calibration, sanitation, shelf life, recipe adherence, etc.)
Ensure that all products and ingredients being used and produced are consistent with Citarella standards of quality
Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistent high quality and to minimize food costs; exercise portion control for all items served and assist in establishing menu selling prices.
Determine how food should be presented and oversee creation of decorative food displays.Develop strategic culinary/kitchen calendar in partnership with Company leadership, to be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Keep up to date with culinary and market trends, test and update new product/ dish ideas and concepts
Oversee management of inventory and identify shortages and/or overstock and adjust accordingly
Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
Ensure adherence to all Department of Agriculture, health department, OSHA, DEC, FDA, and USDA regulations
Attend safety meetings and participate in inspections as needed
Leadership & Staff Development
Foster a positive Company Culture, build morale and create an on-going positive work environment while maintaining a professional work force
Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline all Associates in the department.
Responsible for conducting disciplinary action as needed, including termination, when necessary in partnership with HR and in accordance with Company policies and standards
Active involvement and oversight of associate performance evaluation process and provide ongoing feedback to kitchen management
Train, develop, and motivate all supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation and production standards on a consistent basis
Monitor and oversee kitchen management to ensure they are developing and training their direct reports
Develop and implement training for kitchen Associates; including but not limited to SOP's, sanitation & food handling, accident prevention principles, menu standards, presentation, cooking techniques, catering cooking and displays, etc.
Oversee, train and maintain daily reporting of time and temperature logs, proper storage, accurate labeling, dating, and rotating of all food productTrain and educate kitchen management on new and seasonal products/dishes, or changes in procedures for current products/dishes; monitor and hold accountable to train kitchen staff and implement changes
Conduct routine meetings with staff to ensure proper training in all areas. Conduct Daily and Weekly recaps with necessary
Actively demonstrate and train kitchen staff in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery
Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all Associates in areas of responsibility
Ensure proper and timely reporting of any and all injuries, incidents, accidents, foodborne illnesses, etc.
Financial Management + Analysis
Maintain, monitor, and strive to exceed goals for food cost, labor cost, payroll, and all kitchen related expenditures in conjunction with business forecasts and budgets
Ensure food cost meets budgetary goals by establishing purchasing specifications, product storage and usage requirements, and waste control procedures
Ensure invoices are handled and disseminated properly through necessary channels
Review all product/item costs, analyze trends and movement, and make changes accordingly
Supervise, train, and maintain kitchen supervisors to understand and monitor food cost, labor cost, payroll, and kitchen related expenses
Events/ Marketing
Oversee creation of menus, production, and ordering for special events
Work alongside marketing team to plan and execute culinary elements of all specialty events
Attend special events as needed
Participate and is involved in seasons tastings of new items
Manage chefs to develop seasonal specials and offerings, reviews, tastes, and approves all product
Partner with marketing team as needed to develop and implement programs to market new items and products
Administration
Monitor, maintain, and approve production and associate scheduling of all shifts
Monitor and ensure proper completion of administrative duties by Shift Supervisors including logging, labeling, associate related forms including PTO requests, PAFs, CAFs, and other related admin tasks.
Job Type:
Full-time
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