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)
The Role
We're seeking a uniquely well-rounded Head Chef to spearhead culinary efforts at Historic Taos Inn. As its lead Chef, you will maximize revenues and profits while maintaining superior standards and integrity of our food program throughout the property. The responsibilities of this senior leadership role include ensuring successful kitchen operations, developing and motivating BOH staff, managing budgeted targets, overseeing a seasonal, delicious and sanitary culinary program as well as creating a dazzling culture of hospitality. In this role, you’ll work closely with the F&B Manager and General Manager to develop innovative, regionally-inspired menus and dishes that reflect the brand ethos of Life House Hotels.
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Physical Requirements
While performing the required duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. This job description reflects the job content at the time of writing and will be subject to periodic change based upon changing operational and environmental requirements. Such changes will be discussed with the team member and the job description amended accordingly. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. Team members will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' employment relationship.
About Life Hospitality
Historic Taos Inn is managed by Life Hospitality, the hotel management arm of Life House, – an operations, branding, and software company with a mission to make travel more accessible by making hotels easier to operate and more profitable with tech-enabled, best-in-class operations. We approach operations with a tech-driven mindset. From hotel operations to F&B, we give you tools and resources to run your hotel most efficiently so you can focus on what matters most: the guest experience. We manage a portfolio of over 50 hotels across the US and Mexico and growing to 150 in 2023. You can find all Life Hospitality openings at https://www.lifehospitality.careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.