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Executive Chef

Quest Food Management Services

Executive Chef

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Quest Food Management Services is looking for an Executive Chef to join our team!

    Work for a growing company with a personal touch. Leadership is visible, approachable and shows that they care about their teams. Quest allows you to become an integral part of the local community, in an environment where you are listened to, supported and work-life balance and consistent scheduling is a priority. You are not just a number at Quest.

    We provide the communities we serve with fresh, high-quality food, exceptional responsiveness and intensely personal service. We are committed to creating the most enduring relationships in the industry by what we do and how we do it, which is achieved through an unwavering commitment to our values:

    Integrity: we do the right thing at all times

    Responsiveness: we listen and respond quickly to provide the best solutions

    Accountability: we do what we say we will do and accept responsibility for the results

    Respect: we treat others better than we expect to be treated ourselves

    Excellence: we deliver the best experience possible

    Position Summary

    Responsible for managing all culinary functions for a school dining account which include the overall operation and maintenance of kitchen and storage facilities. Accountable for the cleanliness and sanitation of the Back of the House (BOH). Additionally, this position leads a team of associates and manage the preparation, portioning, service and sanitation of the BOH.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Cascades the vision of Quest Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision, values and founding principles are effectively communicated, understood and practiced.

    Demonstrates commitment to Quest vision, values and missions through actions on a daily basis.

    Manage staff to include selection, work allocation, training, coaching and mentoring, problem resolution, performance evaluation and feedback, and corrective action.

    Measure customer satisfaction levels and resolve any service issues immediately.

    Handle all BOH financials and provide input with budget development and forecasting.

    Manage BOH head count and labor dollars.

    Manage food cost controls and control expenditures for the account.

    Plan and create all menus.

    Cost out recipes for all locations.

    Purchase and manage all inventory including paper, supplies and chemicals.

    Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary strategies on a monthly basis.

    Anticipate trends and roll out new concepts and ideas.

    Stay abreast and current with product mix and rotate new items to keep grab and go operations fresh. · Oversee all safety and food safety for the account.

    Act as a liaison with the client.

    Oversee equipment maintenance and work with client on preventive maintenance policies.

    Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food practices.

    Follow all Quest policies and food safety guidelines.

    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements/Specifications

    Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

    Required:

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

    Minimum three years of culinary and management experience

    Strong management and client relations skills

    Solid knowledge of financials

    Proficient in MS Office

    Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Service Manager)

    Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Industry
    Education