Executive Chef - Full-time

GENERAL SUMMARY: Please view our work at thomascaterers.com The daily management of the culinary department at Thomas Caterers of Distinction. Manage a team to produce and deliver all culinary needs for catered events. They accomplish this by making memories that last a lifetime for guest from menu development to final execution. The cuisine provided is of exceptional quality and current with culinary and market trends. Is an organized and resourceful leader who proactively manages all responsibilities of the kitchen. They must exemplify strong time management skills to not only productively accomplish all responsibilities of the executive chef but to also ensure quality of life for self and their staff. Is a leader people are drawn to and helps people reach their full potential. Team player who demonstrate strong personality traits in all seven of Thomas Caterers core values: Professional, Passionate, Passionate, Driven, Devoted, Diligent, Leader FUNCTION: Development, management and maintenance of operational, financial and personnel policies and initiative associated with the growth and success of Thomas Caterers of Distinction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Menu Development Seasonal offering Special request Annual Menu development tasting Oversight Includes: Oversee development, implementation and maintenance of all standardized recipes production standards and par levels Lead synergistic development and implementation of new industry leading menu items and concepts focusing on quality ingredients and cutting-edge presentation in the environment of off-premise catering Develop and maintain consistent and comprehensive training sessions for event chefs and in-housekitchen staff focusing on but not exclusive of: Off-site execution Sanitation Culinary skills Organizational skills Professional conduct Employee morale Control and monitor kitchen labor and food costs though management of a team of chefs Sous Chef Pastry Chef Kitchen Manager Garde Manger Chef This will be done through Weekly Events Meeting Weekly Kitchen Meeting Daily Production Meeting Effective communication and demonstrations Monitor, maintain and improve integrity of food as dictated by Thomas Caterers reputation as anindustry leader in fine dining off premise catering Maintain sanitary standards of kitchen Oversee daily production in kitchen Maintenance of kitchen facility and equipment Work in conjunction with sales staff aiding in the development of menus which facilitate the sales efforts Assistant in the operations of actual events as needed Oversee inventory and procurement Maintain food cost percentages at or below budget allocations Maintain vendor relationships Analyze and recommend new products Oversee and manage tasting chef for in house tastings to ensure not only consistency from table to event but to leverage the tasting as a sales tool Help support company goals through other duties as necessary YourMembership. Keywords: Executive Chef, Location: Indianapolis, IN - 46205