Executive Chef in Hamilton, Ohio at Spooky Nook Sports Ohio LLC

Description

The Executive Chef leads all Food and Beverage BOH operations throughout Spooky Nook Sports. This team leader will assist in the creation, communication, and reinforcement of the long-term vision of the Banquets and Restaurant operations. Leading and developing a high performing BOH team to manage the day-to-day operations is essential.

Benefits

Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provide an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed.

As a full-time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy:

• Free family membership to our massive 65,000+ sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes.
• Affordable and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Competitive PTO package
• Paid holidays
• 401k program
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including the Forklift and Palate restaurant
• 35% discount on all Nook apparel
• Free child watch (3 hour increments)
• Discounts on academy team programs, birthday parties, personal training, event space rental, and more!
• Local business discounts

Essential Job Functions

• Exceed overall financial expectations of each outlet by creating, implementing, and ensuring proper procedures in purchasing, food prep, menu development, labor scheduling, cost control, and revenue generation
• Manage Nook kitchen staff in the preparation, production, and presentation of all food from all food and beverage outlets
• Create and execute all special event menus for events by working closely with the sales/banquet teams
• Create all menus seasonally for all food and beverage outlets
• Develop, implement and monitor schedules for the operation of all food and beverage BOH operations
• Responsible for ensuring menu development to meet the needs of changing demographics
• Ensure menu prices are accurate and up-to-date based on food costs
• Accurately forecast food consumption and requisition for accurate food purchasing system
• Interview, hire, train, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate
• Manage all key performance measures for direct reports within the food and beverage department
• Maintain and record food safety training completions such as ServSafe, RAMP, and TIPS
• Develop operating tools necessary and incidental to modern management principles, e.g. budgeting, forecasting purchase specifications, recipes, portion specifications, menu abstracts, food production control etc.
• Continuously evaluate the performance and encourage improvement of the team members in the food and beverage department
• Plan and administer a training and development program within the department which will provide well-trained team members at all levels
• All other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• 10+ years in the food and beverage field, with 5+ years as an Executive Chef
• 8+ years of management experience of at least 3 direct reports
• Dependable transportation to and from work
• Language skills: Fluent knowledge of the English language; including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position with any reasonable accommodations as necessary
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in culinary or a related field
• Familiarity with global operational function of an entertainment venue
• Strong understanding of inventory par levels
• Previous experience working in hospitality
• Previous experience working with BEO’s and contracts
• Outstanding demonstration in meeting strict deadlines
• Strong leadership skills; Inspires respect and trust from others; provides vision, inspiration and guidance. Experienced in setting goals and developing individuals.
• Highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality
• Customer-focused/service-oriented; ability to see big picture and impact on company. Supports Company mission as serves as an advocate for its products and services
• Demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude towards guests, customers, and fellow employees. Exhibits a respectful, professional demeanor
• Self-starting and motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects/duties at once
• Team-focused mindset; willing to set own priorities aside to help others; contributes to building a positive team spirit and morale
• Integrity: Trustworthy and honest; takes accountability when appropriate Detail-Oriented; Demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Ability to remain calm in tense or stressful situations
• Integrity to safeguard confidential information
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Experience communicating with individuals of diverse demographics
• Demeanor to remain calm in tense or stressful situations
• Initiative to work efficiently with minimal supervision