PebbleCreek Resort Community is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our BOH team at our WestWind Tavern!
PURPOSE OF POSITION /SUMMARY
This position is responsible for food preparation and planning in food and beverage outlets. Primary duties will include making purchasing decisions and inventory control measures; ensuring overall quality and consistency of food products; ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and related equipment. The chef is also required to hire, train and supervise the kitchen staff and work with various F&B personnel when banquet functions are booked. Performs other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Oversee all food preparation consisting of prepping of foods, sautéing, running the broiler/deep fryer, plating of menu items.
- Supervision of kitchen staff including scheduling, interviewing/hiring, terminating, evaluating and disciplining employees. Preparation of timecards and payroll and HR related paperwork related to all employees.
- Menu planning and working with F&B management for all functions/banquets/daily specials/menu items offered. Chef is open to suggestions from members/employees but has final approval.
- Purchasing food items from various distributors either online or via phone. Verify that all purchased food is correct upon arrival. Budgets have been set and it is the responsibility of the Chef to order quality food within these guidelines.
- Manage inventory and inventory reporting for food costs. This may be done using the computer system associated with the F&B department. The process is checking the supplies on a regular basis using a manual shelf to sheet method.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/COMPUTER/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years as Executive Chef with supervisory experience
- Food Handler’s Card
- Must be Serv-safe certified
- Inventory control – ability to keep accurate food inventory
- Consistently maintain the budgeted cost of sales for food and labor
- Ability to update menus regularly
- Ability to produce, execute and train staff on appealing, quality menus in both taste and appearance.
- Knowledge of health codes associated with a kitchen
PebbleCreek located approximately 17 miles west of Phoenix in Goodyear, PebbleCreek is a master planned active adult community for the 55+ population with more than 5,000 homes.
EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
*Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance; paid sick, vacation and holidays; and 401(k) plan with a company match.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Culinary experience: 5 years (Preferred)
- Executive Chef: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
