Executive Chef
Company: Meriwether Godsey, Inc.
Location: Middleburg
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Meriwether Godsey is looking for an Executive Chef responsible
for leading and managing a high-volume food production program, as
well as special events and high-end catering for a dining program
at a college preparatory school located in the heart of scenic
Middelburg, VA. Our ideal candidate has strong culinary and
management skills, a vision for excellence, as well as a passion
and demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity.
- Full Time, Salaried Position
- Beautiful Work Location
- Schedule that will be based around Sunday-Thursday with Friday
and Saturday off (additional shifts may be needed for catering and
events) What the Executive Chef will do:
- Communicate daily with production staff on all food production
activities.
- Purchase organically and locally produced foods, whenever
possible, and work alongside production staff to incorporate these
products into recipe and menu offerings on a daily basis.
- Oversee menu development, purchasing, and production,
incorporating the latest trends and practices.
- Ensure proper food temperatures are reached, maintained, and
recorded; ensuring daily records of food usage, and organization of
storage/cooler areas, and other compliance regulations are
kept.
- Lead by example; engaging and developing direct reports and
team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and
feedback.
- Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships while
researching price variations.
- Implement and maintain HACCP standards.
- Maintain effective client and customer-centric
relationships.
- Deliver high-end catering.
- Assist in Back of House phases of financial planning,
budget/cost analysis and reporting to set, monitor and achieve
operating and financial goals. What the Executive Chef will need:
- Associate's Degree or five or more years of related food
service experience.
- 5+ Years experience in Contract Food Service Operation,
High-End Catering Management, and High-Volume Dining, and
Multi-Unit experience.
- Application and promotion of current food trends.
- Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable
practices.
- Participative management style and excellent leadership
skills.
- Demonstrated experience cultivating talent and promoting and
inclusive work environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Account and Project Management Skills.
- Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation and overall
workplace safety standards.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while
fostering strong client and customer relationships.
- ServSafe - Food Protection Manager Certification preferred.
What the Executive Chef will get:
- Competitive Pay, Meals, Uniforms, Benefits such as Health,
Vision, Dental, and more! Meriwether Godsey offers significant
opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work
environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You'll
be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about
serving others.Enjoy a small, community-focused environment where
you may grow your leadership and hospitality skills, and your
career opportunities with an employee-owned, value-based company.
Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the
Northern Virginia market!Interested in learning more? Visit our We
are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of
non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race,
color, age, sex, religion, disability, genetic makeup, national or
ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration
status or veteran status and all other statuses protected by
federal, state, and local law. Compensation details: 80000-80000
Yearly SalaryPI7341397469d5-31181-34276849
Keywords: Meriwether Godsey, Inc., Bethesda , Executive Chef, Other , Middleburg, Maryland
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