Executive Chef

Our popular restaurant is looking for a forward-thinking and talented executive chef to give our guests a great dining experience. We require an effective supervisor who can produce innovative menus and recipes, oversee all food leaving the kitchen, and guarantee health and safety regulations are met. Our ideal candidate is an inventive culinary leader who can recruit and develop great personnel to provide guests with a top-notch dining experience. You must have experience as an executive chef or extensive experience as a sous chef. Apply today if you are ready to bring your creative culinary expertise to our exciting restaurant! Responsibilities:

• Control department costs that are under your management, such as food, supplies, uniforms, and equipment, and work with vendors to get the best products at a cost-effective price
• Set and monitor performance criteria for team members, as well as provide advice and direction to support and maintain an efficient kitchen
• Make decisions for daily culinary operations, including exceeding guest expectations and increasing revenue and profit
• Establish a collaborative environment for kitchen workers by educating recruits and hiring personnel that fit the corporate culture
• Supervise all food preparation in the kitchen, including procedures, portioning, garnishing, and ensure that all meals and dishes are attractively presented

Qualifications:

• Outstanding management abilities, as well as experience leading, inspiring, and building a team
• This role requires 7-8 years of culinary experience
• Candidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GED
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with guests and other team members
• Understanding and compliance with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage

About Company: An upscale hotel that offers a unique and satisfying experience for business and leisure travelers. Indoor pool, sauna and fitness room. Ganders Restaurant is on-site with 24-hour room service. Guest rooms feature complimentary wireless internet, coffee maker, hair dryers, alarm clocks with MP3 plug-ins, and iron/ironing boards. Gift shop and ATM machine are located on the property. Complimentary airport shuttle. Conveniently located off I-96 at 28th Street and Patterson Avenue. Near Woodland Mall, Centerpointe Mall, and many area restaurants. Banquet facilities for up to 300 people. Nearby attractions include Frederik Meijer Gardens, Gerald Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum, MVP Sportsplex and The Soccer Spot. Just 15 minutes from Downtown Grand Rapids, Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place Convention Center.