Executive Chef - Full-time / Part-time

The ALL NEW AC Hotel Worcester - Opening Early 2018 - is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef to join the opening team. The ideal candidate willenjoy working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, like to be challenged, and value the opportunity to make a difference. This position ensures the culinary team is balanced by focusing on an exceptional culinary experience for every guest and maximizing department profitability.

• Work closely with sales teams and Hotel General Managers at assigned hotels
• Recruit, interview and hire culinary associates for assigned hotel
• Train and support all culinary associates and ensure performance in accordance with established hotel brand and Colwen standards
• Conduct performance management reviews and follow ups
• Create and implement new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes
• Develop innovative menu selections for special events and functions in accordance with client dietary and budgetary considerations and expectations.
• Recipe documentation and training of new recipe items
• Coordinate, plan, participate and supervise the production, preparation and presentation of food for restaurants, events and lounge areas
• Ensure a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen in compliance with all local, state, OSHA and federal food safety standards
• Work the kitchen line as needed
• Ensure that all required associates have current ServSafe certification
• Inspect food storage rooms and walk ins/refrigeration to maintain high quality product and to ensure food safety standards
• Calculate accurate theoretical and weighted food costs
• Estimate production based on forecast and Banquet Event Orders (BEO) needs daily and weekly
• Follow proper ordering procedures based on business demands
• Continuous analysis of labor and food cost to meet/exceed budget
• Schedule and receive food deliveries, check deliveries for product quality and quantity