Executive Chef - LAVO Restaurant Los Angeles

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Mental Health Support and Services
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance 
• TAO Marketplace 
• Employee Discounts 
• TAO Marketplace
• Time off and much more!

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Leads the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and team members in accordance with company policies and 
procedures and works concurrently with the General Manager ensuring a successful operation. Interacts with the dining room 
guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

•  Ensuring that all needs of the guests are accommodated.
•  Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house and the entire venue.
•  Conducts decision-making process for interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants.
• Oversee the scheduling, growth opportunities, and team member development of all heart-of-house team 
  members.
• Responsible for all heart-of-house job performance reviews.
•  Oversee heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy, and financial profitability.
•  Supervise the execution of regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and all in/off-venue events.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems, which includes payroll, inventory, and purchasing.
• Responsible, with the General Manager, for maintaining the venue’s monthly Profit & Loss statement standards.
•  Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
•  Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and company policies.
•  Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures that all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal, state, and local 
  ordinances.
•  Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures.
•  Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus and the venue.
•  Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.
• Ensures expediting standards.
•  Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service.
•  Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members.
•  Oversees the replacement or repair of all breakage and damage to equipment or furniture.
• Attends, leads, and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings daily pre-shift meetings. 
•  Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
•  Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
•  Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
•  Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Executive Chef Training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 8 years of previous culinary experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume 
  kitchen setting is essential. 
• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required.
•  Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements, and labor models is required.
•  Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail.
•  Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology.

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable 
individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

•  Must have strong problem-solving skills