Executive Chef

Job Posting

Exeter Golf Club is seeking an energetic and creative individual to oversee our culinary and BOH team for our facility. Creation of menus using effective costing measures, mentoring of staff and creating a day to day or event dining experience for our guests will be the main focus of this position.

Exeter Golf Club is part of the GolfNorth Properties family of courses offering competitive wage packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Summary:

The Executive Chef will be responsible for the supervision of all kitchen staff and the food preparation and cooking activities of the golf course. The Executive Chef will be required to conduct ongoing research of trends in the food industry, to ensure the creative and effective planning and writing of menus. Other responsibilities will include budgeting and financial planning, recruitment and hiring of staff, providing instruction and training to staff and chefs, and participating in business development.

Responsibilities:

Ensure that:

• all menus are constantly updated, paying special attention to seasonal availability
• all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit.
  
• staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of all dishes.
  
• you hold regular meetings with the kitchen staff to ensure smooth running of all kitchen departments.
  
• all areas satisfy the most stringent hygiene requirements.
  
• all staff are correctly dressed to satisfy statutory requirements as well as enhancing the image of the establishment.
• all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality, and price.
• all stocks are being kept securely and under the correct conditions applicable to each type of commodity stored.
• you regularly hold maintenance checks with the General Manager to ensure that no equipment breaks down.
• Ensure that all statutory notices are posted at all relevant points and that such notices are conspicuously placed.
• the attendance registers are kept daily and that any absenteeism is immediately dealt with.
  
• all staff under your control are fully informed in respect of disciplinary procedures, the handling of grievances, etc.
  
• that all documents are sent to the appropriate accounts department immediately for processing
  
• you constantly update your knowledge and skills for the good of the establishment and the profession.
  
• you conduct regular stock checks/stock takes
  
• expenses are within budgeted limits
  
• you plan and develop menus using descriptive text to encourage sales
  
• you perform industry trend analysis
  
• you ensure food meets quality standards
  
• all information which is required to compile meaningful budgets is available at all times.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Head Chef
• FoodSafe Certification or provincial equivalent
• Standard First Aid & CPR
• SmartServe Certificate
• 5-10 years of experience in the food service industry
• Knowledge of FOODSAFE, workplace hazardous materials
• Human Resource management skills are required
• Financial Management skills such as basic accounting and budget calculations
• Experience in all aspects of customer service and people management
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a team
• Strong working knowledge of hospitality industry principles, methods, practices, and techniques
• Ability to supervise employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to examine and re-engineer food and beverage operations, form new policies, and develop and implement new strategies
• Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of clients and offer the appropriate options, solutions, and resolutions required
• Exceptional conflict resolution, negotiation, and objection-handling skills
• Able to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key business partners, and customers
• Knowledge of cost analysis, fiscal management, and budgeting techniques
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings, exhibits, and other events
• High-level of proficiency with various software packages

Working Conditions:

• Some travel may be required - reliable transportation is required
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations
• Ability to lift 50lbs required
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

Reason For Vacancy:

• New Vacancy