Job Details
**Executive Chef For Celebrity Restaurant**
Full-Time in St. Petersburg, FL - Taverna Costale
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> > > We are pleased to announce the launch of Taverna Costale in St. Petersburg, FL and are looking to welcome an experienced Executive Chef to join our talented team.
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> > > It is an exciting and rare opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
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> > > Position: Executive Chef
Duties:
* Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
* Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
* Ensure that guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant
* Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
* Other duties as assigned
* Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
* Estimate food requirements; manage inventory, ordering and receiving
* Strict discipline to meeting food and labor costs
* Supervise kitchen staff's activities
* Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
* Perform administrative duties
* Responsible for mentoring and training of kitchen staff
* Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
* Commit to local sourcing and relationships with farmers and vendors
* Maintain strong teamwork with GM and FOH
* Works with the GM to grow the business, drive sales and manage expenses.
* Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
* Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
* Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
* Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
* A minimum of 5 years of Chef Management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Chef, in a full-service, structured dining establishment
* Experience in opening a restaurant from scratch
* Must be flexible with schedule and able to work different shifts and shifts with undefined end times
* Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20 pounds.
* Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
* Proven working experience with recruiting, training, coaching, promoting and terminating.
* Experience controlling, managing labor costs, analyzing labor data, and developing systems to manage labor based on scheduling and sales.
* Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
* Capable of delegating multiple tasks
* Outstanding communication skills, both electronically and in person.
* Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
* A culinary degree is preferred
* A proven record of successful food inventory control.
* Exceptional critical thinking ability.
* Experience with restaurant equipment troubleshooting, part ordering, service negotiation and preventive maintenance.
* Experience planning events, catering and preparing food at event.
* Strong knowledge of back of the house operations including foods, beverages, staff supervision, inventory, and food safety.
* Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations
* Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
* Willing to learn, be flexible, and contribute in an evolving concept