Executive Chef jobs in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Executive Chef directs and oversees kitchen operations, including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control and sanitation. Creates and updates menus that will appeal to customers, utilize seasonal ingredients, and maximize profits. Being an Executive Chef develops and tests new recipes. Solicits and studies customer feedback to maintain high standards of quality and satisfaction. Additionally, Executive Chef troubleshoots and resolves operational issues. Complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Executive Chef typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Executive Chef typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Chef
  • Komodo - Las Vegas
  • Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • Groot team members must demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values and customer service. We are a diverse organization that provides the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced multicultural environment. We are always looking for passionate people who will embrace our belief in hospitality, company growth, and guest experience.

    The Executive Chef, directs and performs the daily execution of all assigned kitchen food production and service execution while establishing and maintaining standards of operation in the areas of food quality, timelines of food, cleanliness and maintenance, profitability and supervision of staff

    Due to the nature of our business, this position is required to work weekends and holidays.

    The day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    General Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Management and oversight of all boh areas
    • Manage all boh costs (food, labor, r&m, casual/contract labor) based on budget and forecast
    • Oversight and approval of all hiring for boh
    • Menu and recipe development
    • Monitor quality of food and presentation
    • Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner
    • Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Groot standards
    • Twice monthly tastings for corporate team on new dishes or proposed modifications to current dishes
    • Track food cost daily, weekly, & monthly
    • Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality, and price structure
    • Weekly B.O.H management meetings
    • Monitor and enforce par levels for all ingredients to ensure proper inventory.
    • Weekly operations report for culinary sent to corporate chef
    • Training of all (direct reports) executive sous chef & sous chefs on all company platforms for purchasing, r&m, night cleaners, time management platforms, inventory system and all future system that apply to kitchen operations
    • Daily quality checks of all products, to ensure that all Groot hospitality spec are being meet as well as health standards.
    • Works with outlet purchaser on all vendor and procurement challenges
    • Review and approval of weekly labor
    • Monthly labor review and forecast
    • Review and approve monthly inventory
    • Conducts a weekly r&m walk through with F.O.H Manager
    • Ensures restaurant and health department sanitation requirements are always maintained.
    • Ensures all kitchen equipment and working areas are well maintained.
    • Conducts daily kitchen walk throughs to ensure cleanliness standards.
    • Establishes and follows up on short- and long-term goals for subordinates.
    • Ensure that inventory is on time and accurately
    • Assist as need with off-site catered events
    • Maintain a working level of all os&e, small ware &chinaware
    • Ensuring the restaurant maintains a working level of all chinaware

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Computer literacy to include Excel Spreadsheet and Word experience.
    • Ability to work in a team and independently.
    • Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
    • Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to maintain composure in a potentially stressful environment.
    • Ability to produce recipes within corporate specifications.
    • Ability to read and comprehend spreadsheets and P&L statements.
    • Ability to calculate, analyze and troubleshoot P&L, i.e. food costs, labor costs, and budgets.
    • Ability to demonstrate expertise in performing all positions within the kitchen.
    • Working knowledge of POS system.
    • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in F&B
    • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
    • Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices
    • Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs
    • Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

    Working Conditions

    • This position will spend 90% of the time standing.
    • Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat and moisture.
    • The individual must be able to transport up to 40 pounds on occasion and up to 25 pounds regularly.
    • Must be able speak, read and understand English

    The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Groot Hospitality reserves the right to amend, modify, revise, remove or supplement the components of the job description at any time and without further notice in the future, unless legally required.

    All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

    Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

     
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Executive Chef
  • Papi Steak - Las Vegas
  • Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • Groot team members must demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values and customer service. We are a diverse organization that provides the opportunity to excel in a fast-pace...
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Executive Chef
  • Destination Death Valley
  • Death Valley, CA OTHER
  • POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. Within POWDR's portfolio are ten mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora ...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Mina Group
  • Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina’s love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless steakhouse dishes are elevated by Chef Mina’s refined technique and infused with his arsenal of world flav...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Virgil's Real BBQ
  • Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • The WOW Factor is What Sets Us Apart from the Others! At Virgil’s Real BBQ, our authentic slow smoked BBQ and Southern home-style experience keep guests walking in our doors. Our award-winning BBQ is ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Desert BBQ, LLC
  • Kingman, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Are you a Restaurant Leader and Manager?We are always on the lookout for Talent! - General Managers, Executive Chefs, Assistant Managers, Managers on Duty, and Shift ManagersWe have restaurant opening...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Subway Sandwich Artist
  • Pilot Company
  • Yucca, AZ
  • Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $14.35 - $18.03 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Outback Steakhouse / Out West Restaurant Group
  • Laughlin, NV
  • Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career! If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money mate, clic...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Arby's Team Member
  • KBP Inspired
  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • Looking to kickstart your career? At our KBP Inspired franchise location, were on the lookout for individuals like you t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Allied Universal Security Officer
  • Allied Universal
  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give yo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Now Hiring - Security Officer
  • Allied Universal
  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give yo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PATIENT SOLUTIONS SUPPORT MANAGER ( FOOD SERVICE)- WEST
  • Morrison Healthcare
  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • **PATIENT SOLUTIONS SUPPORT MANAGER ( FOOD SERVICE)- WEST** **Lake Havasu City, Arizona 11142** **Posted Date:** Sep 24,...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diner Cook/Waitress
  • Sky Valley Mobil Homes Inc
  • Parker Dam, CA
  • Do you take pride in your cooking and waitressing? Are you excellent at presentation and customer service? Do you love t...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Worker
  • Trinity Services Group
  • Parker, AZ
  • Wage Rate $17.25/hour Overview Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trini...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lake Havasu City is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. According to 2010 census, the population of the city was 52,527 people. It is served by Lake Havasu City Airport. Lake Havasu City is geographically isolated from the other cities in Mohave County and is the southernmost community of the Las Vegas–Henderson, NV–AZ combined statistical area. Lake Havasu City is located at 34°29′24″N 114°18′32″W / 34.49000°N 114.30889°W / 34.49000; -114.30889. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.1 square miles (112 km2), of which, 43.0 square miles...
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Income Estimation for Executive Chef jobs
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Lake Havasu City, Arizona area prices
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