Executive Chef

Job Number 24134337
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea Autograph Col, 184 Adolphus Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, The Algonquin Resort. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

The Executive Chef is primarily responsible to direct the operation of the kitchen, including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance and inventory functions, to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled. The goal is to maximize sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement.
The duties and responsibilities for the Executive Chef include, but are not limited to the following:
•Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions.
•Manage day-to-day kitchen activities, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
•Educate and train team members in compliance with brand standards, service behaviors and governmental regulations. Ensure staff has the tools, training and equipment to carry out job duties.
•Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events.
•Solicit guest feedback, develop menus, and improve food and presentation quality.
•Assist with addressing customer questions and issues relating to kitchen services.
•Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards.
•Develop menu design and concepts for all food and/or bar outlets and catering events. Monitor competitor and industry trends.
•Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment. Replenish supplies in a timely manner and minimize waste and pilferage.
•Monitor and control food costs as per company standards.
•Responsible for completing month end inventory.
•Ensure that all kitchen equipment and storerooms are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis.
•Ensure food costs, operational, and labour costs are in line with budget and revenues.
•Adhere to governmental regulations as well as brand standards and hotel/ company policies and procedures.
•Other duties as assigned by Management.

•Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts and five years of experience as a chef, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience
•Excellent Kitchen management skills with strong supervisory skills
•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•Quick thinking and able to spot and resolve problems efficiently
•Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, Micros, POS)
•Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
•Guest oriented and service minded
•Excellent planning and organizing skills
•Ability multi-task and meet deadlines
•A creative approach to the production of food
•Positive attitude
•Ability to work under pressure
•Ability to work on own or in teams
•Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a very busy environment ~ hours will fluctuate, and evening and weekend work is required.

Salary starting at $110,000
Paid Vacation
Health Benefits
RRSP contribution
Subsidized housing

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

frnch1

The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative – in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr

---