Executive Chef at The Shores Resort and Spa – Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

We are looking for an Executive Chef, ideal candidate will be ACF certified, or will have a culinary degree from a recognized culinary institute. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of developing creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.

If you are an experienced Chef, if you enjoy putting your creativity to work, and you enjoy the culinary impact you make on guests from all over the world, then we want you!

Your Role:

• You will create menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, as well as a food & beverage merchandising programs for grab & go or any other food retail element in the hotel.
• You will analyze menus and procedures to improve profit and quality
• You will have your fingers on the pulse of trends, making changes based on guest needs, the hotel’s guest mix, and industry trends.
• You will be creative in developing daily, seasonal, and special event menus to enhance the guest experience. Also, working alongside the Director of Food and Beverage and the Sales team to develop and execute successful banquet event menus and events.
• You will forecast purchases and maintain food cost to align with budget.
• You will be the leader in safety, efficiency, and sanitary production.
• You will develop purchase specifications for all food products and related items, ensuring order guides are set up accordingly, and food inspection and receiving standards are met
• You will monitor all activities of Stewarding department and personnel.
• You will enhance the skills of your team by designing training and development plans
• You will work closely with the culinary team to provide demonstrations/examples of quality food and recipe standards.
• You will maintain or enhance an amenity program that reflects the hotel and its environment. A creative solution with a wow factor
• You are the leader of culture, “One Team” all employees feel empowered to assist any guests of the Hotel.
• You will maintain clear communication with the General manager, Director of Food and beverage and Human resources department.
• You will partner with the Corporate Chef to drive programs that ensure centralization and consistency