Executive Chef

Executive Chef

We are seeking a talented and creative Executive Chef at The Wayfarer DTLA, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton ! The Executive Chef is directly responsible for the efficient and profitable operation of the kitchen and related back of the house areas. The Executive Chef ensures total guest satisfaction by maintaining a workforce that provides quality food in a timely manner to each and every restaurant patron.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to :

• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times, while providing personalized service to restaurant and hotel guests.
• Communicate effectively with guests and fellow team members.
• Plan menus, cost them out, set up line requirements and staffing. Review work schedules and plan / forecast accordingly with staffing needs and food production.
• Estimate food requirements and order food from suppliers.
• Maintain quality of food for both guests and employer : Instruct cooking team members on the fine points of cooking; inspect and taste all foods prepared before serving and adjust flavors and presentation as needed.
• Equipment operation and maintenance : Inspect the kitchen and walk-ins for satisfactory cleaning and equipment in need of repair. Maintain sanitation standards through knowledge of health department standards and regulations.
• Directly responsible for impacting food cost; maintain food costs in line with budget; accountable for the department P / L.
• Attend all required meetings and communicate all information daily.
• Provide assistance to other team members and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department, restaurant and hotel.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Benefits and More :

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k, Vacation and Sick Leave are offered with this position along with a Team Member Travel Program, encouraging each team member to visit sister properties and enjoy exclusive team member rates for rest and relaxation. We also encourage quarterly team building and giving back to the communities in which we work through regular volunteering, and select charity promotions throughout the year.

Salary Range : $100,000-$115,000

Qualifications : Experience :

Required :

Experience in hiring, training, supervision, forecasting, budgeting and cost control in food and labor.

Minimum 4-5 years experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef at a hotel or restaurant in high volume casual fine dining environment.

Preferred :

Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Two (2) years of culinary school preferred.