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Executive Chef San Diego

Tao Group

Executive Chef San Diego

Los Angeles, CA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Classification: ExemptDirectly Reports to: Corporate Chef, Culinary Director Licenses / Certifications: Food Handling Certificate, Gaming Registration (where required)Supervises: All F&B Employees Position Summary: Tao Group Hospitality, the company behind Tao, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, Marquee, among others, will be opening a new venue in the San Diego area. We are looking for an Executive Chef to lead the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and employees in accordance with company policies and procedures and works concurrently with the General Manager ensuring a successful operation. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. Duties and Responsibilities: including but not limited to • Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook. • Ensuring that all needs of the guests are accommodated. • Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house, and the entire venue. • Conducts decision-making process for interviewing, hiring and training new applicants. • Oversee the scheduling, growth opportunities and employee development of all heart-of-house employees. • Responsible for all heart-of-house job performance reviews. • Oversee heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy and financial profitability. • Supervise the execution of regular service, catering, take-out, delivery and all in/off-venue events. • Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems, which includes payroll, inventory and purchasing.• Responsible, with the General Manager, for maintaining the venue’s monthly Profit & Loss statement standards.• Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards.• Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations; and company policies.• Coaches and develops heart-of-house employees by setting clear guidelines and expectations.• Ensures that all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal, state and local ordinances.• Ensures all employees are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures.• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus and the venue.• Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.• Ensures expediting standards.• Communicates clearly and concisely with all employees during service. • Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised employees. • Oversees the replacement or repair of all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture. • Attends, leads and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings daily pre-shit meetings. • Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example. • Portrays a positive and professional attitude. • Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments. • Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members. Training Requirements: • Tao Group Hospitality Executive Chef training, Food Handling Certificate. Minimum Education and Qualifications: • Minimum 8 years previous Culinary experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volumekitchen setting is essential. • Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred. • Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required. • Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements, and labor models is required. • Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong attention to detail. • Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS and technology. Physical Demands and Work Environment: • Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time. • Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs. • Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion. • Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials. • Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. • Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Tao Group Hospitality reserves the right to make changes in the above job description and all other duties assigned. Nothing herein shall restrict Tao Group Hospitality management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.

  • Locations
    Los Angeles, CA • Hollywood, CA