What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine position at Enchantment Group Management Company LLC?
Overview:
Are you outgoing, energetic, passionate, and authentic? Enchantment Resort and Mii amo Spa is the perfect spot for you!
At Enchantment, we work together to create and deliver extraordinary experience for all guests and team members here at the resort. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, engaging, and we have one of the best views you’ll ever find! Come join us!
How you will enjoy your day:
The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen including but not limited to coordination of new menu ideas and utilization of products to maximize customer satisfaction and control of food costs, overseeing food preparation, inventory & portion control and ordering of all foods necessary for kitchen operation. The Chef de Cuisine assumes all the duties of the Executive Chef in his/her absence.
Work Performed:
- Report all daily happenings to the Executive Chef.
- Order and maintain pars in the kitchen.
- Responsible for maintaining food quality standards set by the Executive Chef and ensuring guest satisfaction with zero defects.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef in menu development and presentation.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to standardize recipes.
- Responsible along with Executive Chef, in maintaining overall food and labor costs within budgetary guidelines.
- Maintain hygiene standards throughout the kitchen that are set by company.
- Involved in staff recruiting and monitoring their performance.
- Set standards and maintain food presentation quality in all outlets at all times along with the Executive Chef.
- Execute all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner and to exceed guest expectations.
- Train the sous chef(s) on costing and ordering system.
- Source out new, exciting and local products and supplies to constantly develop menus.
- Remain on top of culinary trends and always seek to improve progressive menus.
- Responsible for scheduling of staff in the kitchens and ensuring that schedules are posted in a timely fashion.
- Track employee staffing and process payroll records for culinary staff.
- Overall profitability of all the kitchens.
- Ensure that proper par stocks of all food items are maintained and manage purchasing, receiving, inventory control and stock rotation.
- Always be well groomed, in proper uniform, and be a role model to all staff.
- Ensure that all inter-kitchen transfers are done in a timely manner and brought to the Executive Chef and Director of F&B for authorization.
- Responsible for recording all food spoilage on the proper form and submit to the Executive Chef and Director of F&B.
- Liaise with pest control company and monitor pest control schedule and report any problems to the Executive Chef.
- Motivate staff and maintain discipline at all times.
- Receive all goods and ensure that they meet company quality specifications and reject those items that do not.
- Ensure that all cook and hold temperatures of meats and sauces are maintained to county health standards.
- Responsible for monthly inventory of all items in the main kitchen on the last day of each month
- Ensure that standard recipes are being followed at all times.
- Execute modern, cutting edge culinary trends.
- Liaise with restaurant managers, supervisors and service staff regarding service issues.
- Work closely with the Pastry Chef in developing new desserts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Location: Enchantment Resort and Mii amo Spa, Sedona, Arizona
Benefits and Perks: Our full-time team members are eligible for health, vision, dental and 401(k) benefits. In addition, team members get to enjoy a free shift meal in our Team Member Cafe, free Shuttle Service from Cottonwood, Room and Dining Discounts etc.
Come join our extraordinary team!