We are seeking a high energy, highly creative professional EXECUTIVE CHEF to manage the team at the Milwaukee Art Museum. This leadership position will oversee the culinary program with a major focus on the highest level of creativity in catering and presenting a locally sourced and inspired cuisine with high standards of sustainability in the case.
Executive Chef Responsibilities:
· Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of the culinary team
· Recognized as the technical expert, teacher and trainer for this operation and the culinary team.
· Oversees food purchasing, establishes food cost controls and offers solutions.
· Ensures quality, consistency and creativity are at the highest level while maximizing the operations personnel and resources
· Innovation and creative culinary talent
Technical Requirements:
- Creative and innovative culinary skill while meeting financial goals
- A teacher of the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation
- Thorough knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques
- Instill safety and sanitation habits in all associates
- Current and cutting edge on new products, presentations, and technical execution
- Strong inventory and cost control with an understanding of finding solutions
- 2 or 4-year formal culinary degree from an accredited Culinary School
- 10 years of culinary experience with no less than 6 years managerial role at a high-quality operation with focus on the highest quality catering and ala carte services.
Leadership Requirements
- Proven leadership to associates to achieve goals while maintaining a high expectation to standards in regard to quality and presentation
- Communicates goals and expectations and inspires associates to achieve goals and advance their careers
- Build morale and spirit
- Demonstrate ability to lead by example
- Participative management style, lead by example
- Instill a guest service attitude in all employees
Managerial and Business Skills
- Clear and concise written and verbal skills. Heavy client interaction required
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and E-mail
CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurant, and special event centers. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as top priority, and to our client to provide top quality food product and service to our customers and guests.
We strive to be competitive with a base salary and bonus, as well as competitive benefits to include dental, disability, legal services, life, medical, pet services, along with a lucrative matching 401k, and paid time off from work.
Culinaire is a drug free environment, EOE and E-Verify Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience level:
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Work Location: In person