Location: all cities,NY, USA
Join us as the Executive Chef for an exciting new Mediterranean restaurant, located right by Little Island, and be a key player in crafting unforgettable culinary experiences for our guests.
Position Summary:
The Executive Chef (EC) will be responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen, provide
professional leadership and training systems to all BOH management and hourly employees.
They will be highly involved with standards, health and safety protocols, guest experience, food
programs, menu engineering, purchasing and fiscal performance. As the leader of the kitchen,
the EC will monitor to ensure compliance, and take appropriate action when food levels are not being
maintained to the highest of standards. The EC will lead menu development and engineering as well as
seasonal changes. The EC is involved in all facets of the business but is extremely operational and not
adverse to being on the line and managing expo and ticket times. In this role, the EC encompasses strong
business acumen, works well under pressure and in demanding fast-paced environments.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Responsible for the operations of all kitchen and food offering in of Corsica and El Bar
Implement and maintain best in class systems to ensure overall product quality is
maintained.
Foster an environment of open communication, consistency, and teamwork - where
employees take pride in their work and enjoy what they do
Ensure all food is consistently of high quality, well presented, and prepared utilizing
HACCP guidelines and procedures.
Maintain compliance with all local/state/federal food handling and sanitation
standards, including logs and documentation.
Develop processes and protocols so that recipes and techniques are carried out in
according to the companys standards ensure that all systems and processes are consistently followed.
Maintain and organize files for recipes, food cost, and nutrition information
Participate in hiring, supervision, scheduling, development, and training of BOH
managers and hourly employees.
Drive and maintain a motivating, engaged and productive work environment resulting
in a high-performance culture and positive employee experience.
Fosters a collaborative and engaged working relationship with all company employees
promoting a team focus centric culture that will lead to a positive employee experience,
resulting in business effectiveness and high levels of productivity.
Responsible for performance management of direct reports and indirect reports;
ensuring appropriate handling of performance concerns are addressed in a timely, fair,
and consistent manner and approach.
Accountable for meeting and exceeding food cost, labor cost, and other operating
expenses forecasted.
Collaborate and contribute to the development of training, reporting procedures and
operational documents and forms
Ensure that company policies and procedures, safety and other laws, regulations, and
requirements are implemented and followed.
Must be able to maintain a schedule availability flexible to the business demands.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested
Strategic business partner to National Director BOH Operations, City Winery
Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) that promote food safety,
highlight risk and foster accountability to set action items, goals and achieve optimal results
Educate and train staff on various initiatives and food safety objectives that promote
sustainability
Work with National Director of Supply Chain to get the best possible price for produce
Experience Required:
Minimum 10+ years of successful kitchen management experience at a senior level
Expertise in Mediterranean cuisines including but not limited to Corsican, Italian, French,
Greek, Spanish, Lebanese, and Moroccan
Experienced managing P&Ls, labor, purchasing, vendors and quality control
Proficient in food planning, preparation, purchasing and sanitation.
Demonstrated success in achieving fiscal goals and executing to a high standard.
Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new systems.
Collaborative work style and ability to work effectively across departments.
Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to manage a diverse
team; must support and promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, and positive employee
experience.
**We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.**