Executive Chef (Paris Cafe, JFK Airport)

Paradies Lagardere

Executive Chef (Paris Cafe, JFK Airport)

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Duties
    - Develop and create new menu items in line with current food trends and customer preferences
    - Manage kitchen staff, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations
    - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen
    - Oversee food purchasing and storage to maintain quality and reduce costs
    - Collaborate with management to plan and execute special events and banquets
    - Monitor inventory levels and control food costs effectively

    Skills
    - Strong background in hospitality, restaurant, and culinary arts
    - Proficiency in kitchen management, food production, and inventory control
    - Experience in shift management and banquet operations
    - Knowledge of dietary department operations is a plus
    - Excellent bartending skills are advantageous

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Experience:

    • Culinary experience: 3 years (Required)
    • Cooking: 5 years (Required)

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Standing - Regularly
    • Walking - Frequently
    • Lift/Carry up to 15 lbs. - Frequently
    • Lift/Carry up to 30 lbs. - Frequently
    • Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
    • Push/Pull up to 25 lbs. of exertion - Occasionally
    • Push/Pull up to 50 lbs. of exertion - Occasionally
    • Work at waist to shoulder level - Regularly
    • Speaking (in English) - Regularly
    • Hearing (understanding English) - Regularly
    • Seeing - Regularly
    • Operate office equipment - Occasionally
    • Use/exposure to hazardous substances - Occasionally
    • Work with knives and/or sharp objects - Regularly

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Shift:

    • 10-hour shift

    Supplemental Pay:

    • Bonus opportunities

    Language:

    • English (Required)

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities, as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.

  • Industry
    Retail