Top 108 Culinary Jobs in Lexington, Ky

Infinity Restaurant + Bar - Executive Chef
Lexington Marriott City Center —Lexington, KY
- From $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bar
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dishwasher
The Cheesecake Factory —Lexington, KY
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Bartender | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Lexington
Blue Sushi Sake Grill —Lexington, KY
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Adjunct Culinary Instructor
The Sullivan University System Inc —Lexington, KY
- $1,900 per class
- Part-time
- Classroom
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Employee discount
- Referral program
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Dishwasher
Red Lobster —Lexington, KY
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- US work authorization
- Restaurant
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Part Time-Hamburg Place Culinary Team Member
Chick-fil-A —Lexington, KY
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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KY - Malone's/Harry's - Expo
Bluegrass Hospitality Group —Lexington, KY
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook
Blue Sushi Sake Grill —Lexington, KY
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Restaurant Shift Leader
Big city Pizza —Georgetown, KY
- From $13 an hour
- Full-time
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Part Time-Richmond Road Culinary Team Member
Chick-fil-A —Lexington, KY
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Dishwasher
LongHorn Steakhouse —Lexington, KY
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Cook
Richmond Place —Lexington, KY
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- High school diploma or GED
- Marketing
AYS Runner
NorthStar Hospitality —Lexington, KY
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- Hotel
- Entry level
DISHWASHER LEAD (FULL TIME)
Morrison Healthcare —Lexington, KY
- $18.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Cook II
Baptist Health System KY & IN —Lexington, KY
- Part-time
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Dishwasher
Cattleman's Roadhouse —Nicholasville, KY
- $12 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Hotel experience
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
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1d
Breakfast Cook
DoubleTree Suites By Hilton Lexington —Lexington, KY
- Part-time
- Hotel
- US work authorization
- Café
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
Canteen —Lexington, KY
- $13 - $14 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- In-person
- Leadership
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Line Cook
Bourbon on Rye —Lexington, KY
- $16 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Team management
- In-person
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11d
KY - Malone's/Harry's - Linecook
Bluegrass Hospitality Group —Lexington, KY
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Infinity Restaurant + Bar - Executive Chef

Lexington Marriott City Center
Lexington, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
From $68,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Food provided
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Customer communication
Teamwork
Operations management
Expense management
Team development
Financial management

Full Job Description

Executive Chef

Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Number:

Brand: Marriott & Residence Inn

Position Type: Management/Exempt

Job Description

CULINARY DEGREE AND 3+ YEARS EXPERIENCE AS EXECUTIVE CHEF

NorthStar Hospitality, a member of the Greer Companies, is a family-owned hospitality and commercial real estate development company headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.

Greer Companies has developed, owned and operated over 60 full service independent and national chain restaurants, and several fine casual eateries. It is also a franchisee and operator of multiple hotel chains including: Marriott, Hilton and InterContinental.

Job Summary

Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, Greatroom kitchen/bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and stewarding).

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Kitchen Operations for Property

Leads kitchen management team.
Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.
Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.
Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.

Setting and Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities

Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.
Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
Knows and implements the brand's safety standards.

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

Provides direction for menu development.
Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.
Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.
Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.
Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.
Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.
Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides information to executive teams, managers and supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Pay: From $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Food provided
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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culinary jobs in lexington, ky

Infinity Restaurant + Bar - Executive Chef

Dishwasher

Bartender | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Lexington

Adjunct Culinary Instructor

Dishwasher

Part Time-Hamburg Place Culinary Team Member

KY - Malone's/Harry's - Expo

Line Cook

Restaurant Shift Leader

Part Time-Richmond Road Culinary Team Member

Dishwasher

Cook

AYS Runner

DISHWASHER LEAD (FULL TIME)

Cook II

Dishwasher

Breakfast Cook

FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Line Cook

KY - Malone's/Harry's - Linecook

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