Chef de Cuise, Restaurant R'evolution

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Job Description Summary

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for all culinary activities for restaurant. This position will oversee all activity in the kitchen. The Chef de Cuisine will also train personnel, plan menus, oversee product purchasing and manage culinary budget. Leads the Restaurant R'evolution Culinary team with a focus on the fine dining experience.

Job Description

Key Job Functions

o    Follow and maintain standard procedures for overall food preparation
o    Coordinate and direct all food preparation, from prep through service
o    Monitor the quality of all food and beverages
o    Track, record, and maintain inventory stock including foods, beverages, and kitchen supplies
o    Delegate daily tasks to sous chef and other kitchen staff; manage their progress throughout the day
o    Oversee entire kitchen staff activity and ensure efficient work
o    Responsible for successful audits including those for the brand and health department
o    Order and arrange pickup or delivery of foods for the week
o    Oversee repairs of kitchen appliances
o    Create new recipes and design overall menu, including specials each week
o    Help determine pricing for menu items
o    Hire and train new kitchen staff
o    Work efficiently to resolve any problems that arise in the kitchen
o    Research and implement new culinary trends
o    Maintain a clean kitchen and abide by all state food safety and sanitation laws
o    Maintain knowledge in culinary arts, including any new up and coming food trends
o    Maintain good relations and communications between his department and all other departments in hotel.
o    Participate in community activities to promote hotel and outlets
o    Develop special event meals for holidays and French Quarter events
o    Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
    You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
o    Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
    Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
    Balance team and individual responsibilities; Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; Give and welcomes feedback; Contribute to building a positive team spirit; Put success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Support everyone's efforts to succeed.
    Treat people with respect; Keep commitments; Inspire the trust of others; Work with integrity and ethically; Uphold organizational values.
o    Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Qualifications and Skills 

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.
o    Knowledgeable and dexterous using all manner of complex kitchen equipment
o    Expert skills and experience planning, designing, and preparing meals
o    Proficiency using Microsoft Suite to monitor and track inventory and maintain recipe records
o    Excellent time management and organizational skills
o    Proven leadership and creative abilities inside the kitchen
o    Expert problem solver who thrives under pressure
o    Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience
o    Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
o    Strong communication skills (Effective and clear communicator)
o    Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
o    Must be available to work nights, week-ends, holidays as needed               
o    Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situatio