Executive Chef- Perlen House in San Antonio, Texas at Silver Ventures LLC

Summary/Objective

Working with a talented team of Food & Beverage professionals, forward forward-thinking and creative Executive Chef to oversee all culinary operations.   

Essential Functions

• Plan and develop menus for the hotel, considering factors such as product availability, service cost, marketing conditions, number to be served, seasonal factors, etc. Abreast of all the current industry trends and develops menus keeping the guests expectations in mind. 
• Work with the Director of Food and Beverage in ensuring that the division goals in terms of food and service quality are met. 
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Perlen House and the state comply as well as the cleanliness and neatness of the kitchen. 
• Aware of the market trends and source out the best available products depending on the season. 
• This description is not exhaustive of all job tasks but a guide and may be added or removed by management according to changes that may occur in the working environment. 

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Able to lift 50 pounds. 
• Able to stand on feet for long periods of time in a hot environment.   
• Schedule will reflect business demands.  Long and unusual hours on occasion. 
• Exposure to heat, steam, humidity as well as refrigeration up to freezing temperatures 

Required Education and Experience

• Understanding of the Purpose of Being, Core Values & Behaviors and Service Promises. 
• Serve Safe certified - Manager 
• Superior knife skills 
• Computer skills, fluent use of Word, Excel, Outlook programs 
• Butchery skills and experience with various proteins 
• Able to taste and balance flavors 
• Required to work a flexible schedule based on business levels 
• Common sense, approaching tasks with the mentality of a chef, a guest and the owner. 
• Consistently innovate and bring new ideas to the team. 
• Minimum of 10 years culinary leadership experience in a Five-Star hotel as an Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef 
• In depth understanding of the various international cuisines 
• Relevant professional qualifications (eg. Culinary, Hospitality, Business, Marketing) 
• Ability to speak English fluently, additional languages would be highly advantageous 

Safety Responsibilities

Must learn and comply with all Company safety rules; must use appropriate safety equipment at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions; must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery, or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisor if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.