Executive Chef jobs in Minnesota

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
  • Omni Hotels & Resorts
  • Eagan, MN OTHER
  • Overview

     

    A substantial part of the 200-acre Viking Lakes mixed-use development, this destination is home to the Minnesota Vikings headquarters, Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center and TCO Stadium. The location is easily accessible from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Mall of America and airport, with additional uses for the planned development to include corporate offices, retail, restaurants and entertainment.

     

    The 320-room luxury hotel features more than 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and pre-function space, including a 7,500-square-foot ballroom, a 4,410-square-foot event center and six two-story hospitality lounges for groups and meeting planners to utilize. From small board meetings, conferences and large galas or special events to Sunday football tailgates and more, the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel accommodates groups of all sizes with its robust meetings offerings, multiple food and beverage venues, a signature spa and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

    Job Description

    Overall responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the kitchen and food production outlets, ensuring operating costs are minimized. Responsible for the execution of all Omni Hotel and company policies/procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards, within the agreed budgetary controls.  To advise the Food and Beverage Director on all matters relating to the kitchen area.  In conjunction with the Executive Steward, ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.

    Responsibilities

    • To assist the Food and Beverage Director in budgeting i.e. food cost/payroll/etc..  When agreed, control all overheads/achieve food cost budget throughout the oncoming year/report all variances from actual budget with the reasons and recommendations for remedial action.
    • Agree with other Food and Beverage Department managers on the market potential for food outlets relating to the market competitors and the availability of the product.
    • In conjunction with the Food and Beverage Director, plan and implement menu design, creating suitable dishes and passing standards recipes to the food & beverage controller for costing.
    • To work with the Food and Beverage Director with capital expenditure items for the food and beverage department.
    • Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation.
    • To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
    • Work closely with the storeroom manager and food and beverage controller to establish and maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.  To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers.
    • To control requisitioning of food quantities, by forecasting volume, to achieve maximum profitability by avoiding over/under production.
    • To create recipes and production methods.
    • To compile new banquet menus when required.
    • Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained!!!
    • Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance.
    • To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of local and international market trends in order to create food products which satisfy guest needs, thereby maximizing sales opportunities in food outlets
    • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of competitors food production/offering.
    • Assist in the promotion of in house sales activities, such as culinary festivals, chef specialties and culinary competitions.
    • To plan/organize/control the efficient and effective utilization of all food production staff, especially in scheduling and controlling overtime!!!
    • To interview/recruit suitable staff for the operation, in conjunction with personnel and the food and beverage director.
    • To oversee the training/development of all kitchen staff by ensuring that effective on and off the job training is carried out!
    • Be aware of state legislation in employment and industrial relations.
    • To establish effective and efficient office procedures in handling daily menus/banquet menus/purchase requirements/general correspondence/filing and records.
    • To perform all duties applicable to a department manager within the hotel.
    • To actively participate in the critical path task sheet for the food and beverage department.
    • To conduct/attend all required department meetings.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
    • Candidate must have at least 5 years experience in a Executive Chef kitchen management capacity and excellent knowledge of current culinary trends.
    • Must have experience in high volume hotel business.
    • Must be competent in culinary creativity as demonstrated by cooking test.
    • With strong knowledge of food cost and inventories.
    • Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel.
    • Candidate must have good knowledge of computers (i.e: Excel & Word).
    • Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
    • Candidate must be comfortable to speak to guests and conduct meeting.
    • Must have a good understanding of cost control.
    • Candidate must be a leader and a mentor.
    • Candidate will need to have hotel business experience.

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Executive Chef
  • Five Star Senior Living
  • Rogers, MN FULL_TIME
  • The Opportunity The Executive Chef will be responsible in managing the daily operations of the kitchen area, implement production process, menu planning, catering, manage food cost, labor cost and hav...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Holiday by Atria - Lodge At White Bear
  • White, MN FULL_TIME
  • Overview We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes. We strive to enhance the lives and exceed the expectations of those we serve every day...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Thorne Crest
  • Albert, MN FULL_TIME
  • Thorne Crest is now looking for an Executive Chef! Bring your culinary expertise to our community! Offering restaurant quality food daily in a private dining atmosphere, where we offer a wide variety ...
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Executive Chef
  • Westin Minneapolis
  • Minneapolis, MN OTHER
  • About UsLocated in the heart of bustling downtown Minneapolis, the Westin makes its home in the iconic Farmers & Mechanics Bank building, which is on the National Registrar of Historic Buildings. Buil...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • HEI Hotels & Resorts
  • Minneapolis, MN FULL_TIME
  • Executive Chef Job Locations US-MN-Minneapolis Requisition ID 2024-46825 Category Culinary and Stewarding Position Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Location Name Westin Minneapolis About Us L...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Park Lane Senior Living
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Executive Chef - Large Senior Living Community We are looking to hire a commendable executive chef to manage our kitchen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for an Executive Chef provide resort-style food and service while...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Elyria, OH
  • Job Description Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. ...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Dublin, VA
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Grovetown, GA
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Davenport, IA
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Princeton, IN
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing...
  • 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Minnesota (/ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/ (listen)) is a state in the Upper Midwest and northern regions of the United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. The state has a large number of lakes, and is known by the slogan the "Land of 10,000 Lakes". Its official motto is L'Étoile du Nord (French: Star of the North). Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 22nd most populous of the U.S. states; nearly 60% of its residents live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area (known as the "Twin Cities"). This area i...
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Income Estimation for Executive Chef jobs
$85,911 to $116,244

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