Executive Chef

Job DetailsJob Location: Norfolk, VA 23502Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00Who are we looking for?

Are you someone who values teamwork, takes ownership of your role, and is passionate about serving our guests with warmth and hospitality? Shamin Hotels invites you to join our team! Whether you're greeting guests with a friendly smile, assisting them with their needs, or going the extra mile to ensure their stay is nothing short of perfect, your dedication to service excellence will shine through in everything you do. We are seeking candidates with a wide variety of knowledge, skills, and experiences to contribute to our continued success. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we have opportunities for you to grow and excel with us!

Join Our Team and Passionately Serve Our Guests! At Shamin Hotels, we're not just in the hospitality business; we're in the business of creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. As a family-owned and operated company based in Central Virginia, we take pride in providing exceptional service and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for travelers from near and far. If you're someone who thrives on positive interactions and is passionate about making every guest feel valued and appreciated, we want you on our team! For years, we've been dedicated to providing exceptional service to our guests while nurturing the talents and ambitions of our team members. If you're looking for a company where you can build a career, not just a job, Shamin Hotels is the place for you!

Why Should You Work for Shamin Hotels?

Amazing Benefits! In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of benefits for full-time associates, including health, dental, vision, accident and short and long term disability insurance, pet insurance, gym membership discounts, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Shamin Perk discounts on tickets, rental cars and attractions, footwear discounts, 401K plan with company match, employee discounts at our branded hotels and more!
Endless Opportunities! With over 70 hotels in our portfolio and plans for further expansion, there are endless opportunities for growth and advancement at Shamin Hotels. Whether you're interested in front-line operations, corporate management, or hotel development, we have opportunities for you to shine.
Advancement! We're proud of our track record of promoting from within. At Shamin Hotels, we're committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for our employees to thrive. Join us and be part of a company where your potential is limited only by your ambition. We look forward to welcoming you to the Shamin Hotels family!

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to embark on a rewarding career with Shamin Hotels, we want to hear from you! Please apply here: https://shaminhotels.jobaline.com/

Position Overview:

Executive chefs manage the daily operations of restaurants and kitchens. They oversee the hiring and training of new staff, as well as managing the performance and output quality of existing staff. They may also handle menu creation, budgeting, and collaborate with upper management and marketing teams.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.

• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.

• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs.

• Must ensure that all supplies are ordered, stocked, and properly stored. This includes all food items, dishes and utensils, cleaning products, cooking supplies, and any other item necessary for kitchen functioning.

• Responsible for hiring and firing kitchen staff. The Executive Chef is responsible for making sure the kitchen is adequately staffed in all areas, and that employees receive the necessary training to ensure quality culinary dishes are produced.

• Assigns duties to staff, such as food preparation tasks, or assigned line positions.

• Arrange equipment purchases and repairs.

• Have a strong and highly visible and respectful presence with guests, be an exceptional communicator, have the maturity to instinctively know how to treat guests with a high-level of service. Further, must be able to communicate these expectations to the staff and positively motivate them to understand and execute those expectations.

• Develop interesting and innovative ways of promoting; incremental revenue for outlets, use relevant marketing techniques to drive guest usage of food and beverage operations, assuring guest needs and desires are consistently met and often exceeded.

• Be responsive to guest requests for menu selections, event planning, etc., and strive to find creative ways to accommodate reasonable guest requests; believe in the service philosophy; “the answer is yes, now what is the question?”

• Work with appropriate departments and recommend strategies that will achieve the goal of consistently providing outstanding Food and Beverage experience for our guests.

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