Executive Chef

Compensation Type Yearly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com Location Overview The Executive Chef, a member of the Executive Committee, is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost. He/she is expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes, and sanitation. The Executive Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction. Responsibilities Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise. Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention. Coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in kitchen areas. Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner. Monitor quality of all food product and presentation. Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, quarterly actions plans. Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas; hot food from the main kitchen and bakery, and cold food from the pantry. Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts so that they can be adequately prepared to serve both hot and cold food on time. Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with SOP’s in all outlets. Ensure compliance with requisition procedures. Attend all meetings as required. Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards. Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlets, including buffet and three-meal concept standards. Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws. Work with the Executive Chef and Director of F&B to create and…