Executive Chef, Graylyn Conference Center
Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, NC
Full-time
Food Service
Posted on April 18, 2024
Application Instructions:
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
Please add your cover letterand any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History.
** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.
Job Description Summary
Accountable for the overall success of the culinary mission and enhancing offerings for all aspects of our food experience. Exhibits culinary talents by leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Responsible for guiding and developing staff, including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all menu development, ingredient selection, food preparation, and all support areas of the food department.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Note:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.
To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.
Time Type Requirement
Full time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
Please add your cover letterand any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History.
** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.
Job Description Summary
Accountable for the overall success of the culinary mission and enhancing offerings for all aspects of our food experience. Exhibits culinary talents by leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Responsible for guiding and developing staff, including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all menu development, ingredient selection, food preparation, and all support areas of the food department.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Sources unique and cuisine-appropriate quality food.
- Responsible for the creation of menus and ensuring creativity and quality as it relates to the culinary experience.
- Approves the preparation lists, recipe development, inventory, and ordering of all food and cleaning supplies.
- Keeps current on developing trends in the food service industry.
- Collaborates with the Director of F&B and Sous Chefs to set item prices.
- Maintains the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations.
- Monitors inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors.
- Hires, trains, and supervises Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
- Directs kitchen staff on meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery.
- Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques.
- Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed.
- Create standards to control the quality of food products, services, and equipment.
- Direct Sous Chef on inventories, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies and equipment for food production.
- Direct supervision of employees, sanitation and safety, menu planning, and related production activities, and manages the daily assignments for culinary staff.
- Creates, produces, and fabricates meats and fish; cleans and maintains work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintains a high level of health, sanitation, and safety standards for food service production staff.
- Consistently maintains standards of quality, presentation, and storage for all food products.
- Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment, and other areas as appropriate.
- Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, with at least five years of experience in a culinary management position in a fine dining or production environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of food handling, safety, and sanitation for a commercial kitchen.
- Demonstrated knowledge of high volume production (i.e., buffet, private dining, or conference dining).
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional kitchen equipment, its function, maintenance, and care.
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, materials, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends; strong presentation skills.
- Maintains health, sanitation, and safety standards for food service production in order to comply with standards and external regulations.
- Ability to present and display a professional demeanor at all times.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule; nights and weekends.
- Ability to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance.
- Must possess a working proficiency of computer skills and knowledge of MS - Exchange, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Recipe and Cost Control software, and Point of Sale software.
- Excellent human relations skills, with a talent for motivating staff and guests.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to function under pressure, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions.
- Has a demonstrated high work ethic, patience, and coach training leadership style, with a sense of responsibility for the Executive Chef leadership position.
- Applicants must possess a passion for providing high-quality guest service and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
- Medium work; climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing. Visual acuity to determine neatness and thoroughness of work assignments. Subject to both inside and outside activities.
- Food Cost
- Food Guest Satisfaction Score
- All Kitchen Management and Staff
Note:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.
To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.
Time Type Requirement
Full time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
