OVERVIEW
Blau & Associates is a strategic restaurant planning and development company that specializes in creating exceptional food-and-beverage concepts. Founded by Elizabeth Blau in 2003, our team applies extensive industry experience with modern analytics to help a wide range of clients conceptualize, establish, operate, and reinvigorate food and beverage outlets.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual looking to further their career in hospitality. This position will work directly with the leadership team to manage the kitchen operations in Las Vegas & Dallas as well as assist in domestic and international projects from Blau & Associates clients.
OBJECTIVES
- Ensures food quality & food safety measures are executed to the company’s expectations.
- Ensures food and labor costs are maintained.
- Oversees & operates capital budgeting process, including day to day forecasting of revenue, associated labor and operating costs. Uses P&L as a tool to maintain proper costs and revenue levels.
- Conduct P&L reviews and initiate effective action plans with subordinates
- Continually evaluates equipment, inventory, labor, & business volume and takes appropriate actions to ensure all areas are prepared and in working order.
- Ensures consistency and quality standards.
- Assists in menu planning, in house marketing, and food related promotions supporting the operation.
- Oversee and maintain relationships in Vendor Management
- Oversees all Culinary recruitment, onboarding and training
- Establish culinary training plans and conduct performance reviews to the company’s expectations and standards
- Ensures the Culinary Team is properly trained, managed and developed.
- Lead the team to contribute to improving performance initiatives by defining roles, purpose, responsibility, accountabilities, and monitor performance.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources in building culture, risk mitigation and disciplinary action in compliance with labor laws
- Mentor staff through ongoing on the job coaching and positive reinforcement.
- Work with Blau and Associate team members to ensure highest quality and timely completion on necessary deliverables.
- Assist in analyzing local market, trends, and competitive sets, local vendor relations and procurement.
- Internal project organization and development
- Attend selected meetings, if necessary, to represent Blau and Associates
- Assists in analysis of client documents, deliverable drafting and authorship
- Assist with research and concept development, if needed
- Have a strong understanding of front of house reservation system and point of sale programs
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
· 7+ years of culinary management experience
· Experience in Fine Dining and Hotel operations
· Ability to travel domestic and internationally for a length of time
· Experience in fast paced high-volume atmosphere
· Experience in catering, banquet or large group menu events
· Experience in vendor management
· Exceptional organizational and communication skills
· Strong leadership experience and business acumen
· Culinary degree and pedigree
· Flexible schedule and work locations
· Position is full-time and requires regular, reliable attendance
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Starting salary: Salary commensurate on experience
- Annual bonus depending on performance and contribution
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
