Executive Restaurant Chef@ Shaughnessy Irish Pub - Marriott Downtown Syracuse

JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and

kitchen staff, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper

handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinate

the purchase of all food and develop menus, maintaining approved food costs

and labor costs.

REPORTS TO: General Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure associate compliance with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures.
• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Establish the day's priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for staff to execute.
• Review daily menu specials and offer feedback to line cooks.
• Develop daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant, test and write recipes .
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Participates in training restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to communicate effectively as a leader. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player. Must be proficient in excel and read understand financial statements.

Must have culinary experience and in a supervisory role.

We are an equal opportunity employer