Central Market - Executive Chef Plano

ResponsibilitiesMajority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engage in resolving Partner-related mattersThe Executive Chef is responsible for the total operation and financial results of the Chef's Case and Cafe on the Run.The Executive Chef will train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food, select and develop recipes, standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality, establish presentation technique and quality standards, plan and price menus, ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. May offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques. The Executive Chef directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, discipline, and performance. Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout the kitchen, walk-ins and storage areas.Requirements:Proven leadership experience in a complex environment with multiple direct reportsCulinary Arts Degree or equivalentExcellent customer service skillsAssist in new product development and menu costingProficiency with automated reporting systems including, but not limited to; Inventory, Food Cost, Scheduling, Time & Attendance and labor preferredExcellent communication and organization skillsExcellent culinary and food processing skillsExperience in ordering, inventory maintenance, and shrink controlAbility to maintain an efficient operation, troubleshoot and report any malfunctions of equipmentAbility to supervise, train, and cross-train kitchen staffMaintain sanitation standards throughout the work areaAbility to work a flexible schedule, including opening, closing, and weekend shifts.Equal Opportunity Employment/Drug Free Workplace07-2015