SUPERVISING CHEF

Job Summary:

This highly visible senior leadership role, reports to the SVP Culinary, will co-create and implement evolving, dynamic and innovative Food Programs provides high-level culinary expertise, creativity, and support to the R/A Culinary Strategy and teams within Managed Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the culinary quality, innovation, and experience of the operations teams of their assigned business locations within Managed Services. The Supervising Chef sets the standards for BOH operating systems and QA standards, safety, culinary training, furthermore, Chef will inspire, motivate, train, develop and lead team members to be their best in their career while delivering delicious, nutritious food and exceptional service. 

The great things you will be doing:
The Supervising Chef has ownership for the overall success of the RA’s positioning and growth. They are part of the culinary leadership team, and business partner with the operations leadership teams. Responsible for the operation excellence of numerous units- responsible to give support and mentorship to its units’ teams as well as working with the various corporate teams on innovations, strategic plans and building around R/A’s brand integrity. With demonstrated passion for quality food preparation and taste, you work collaboratively with cross function teams of professional who curate our Culture of CARE and believe in crafting innovative solutions to problems, and implementation of strategic actions, new food programs, additionally oversight to compliance with processes and systems. 

Key Responsibilities: 
•    Designs, leads and oversees the overall food experience, not just the offerings
•    Promotes a culture of Food and Workplace Safety
•    Ensure and provide flawless upscale, professional and best in class guest service experiences for multi units
•    Ensures RA purchasing standards and sustainability commitments are met.
•    Meets all timelines for projects and assignments 
•    Works with Unit’s VPs to ensure culinary excellence, stuffing and meeting client demands
•    Works with RA’s catering companies for better efficiencies 
•    Responsible for culinary stuffing for region’s events and units support
•    Participate in company meetings and training programs
•    Conduct regular unit audits and reports results, insights and timely solutions 
•    Advises on food cost while ensuring quality standards
•    Maintain an active role in managing team developments
•    Supports in purchasing and inventory controls
•    Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
•    Responsible for building a diverse culinary staff
•    Build, write and upload menus for café, catering, coffee bars as well as core menus
Qualifications:
•    Degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program.
•    6-8 years progressive hospitality management experience in leading teams in restaurant luxury operations
•    Strong passion for great food and hospitality
•    P&L and financial reporting experience
•    Strong leadership, mentorship and training skills
•    Solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
•    Related experience in upscale, high volume food service operations
•    Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
•    Good Knowledge of Executive dining rooms as well as catering
•    Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles 
•    This position requires 25% travel or as business requires
•    ServSafe or Department of Health certification 

Abilities and Knowledge:

•    Hospitality driven with demonstrated experiences of leading innovation who possesses ground-breaking and critical thinking; with Passion, knowledge and appreciation of culinary arts, food and dining
•    Takes Ownership & pro-actively uses the right influencing techniques to gain the vital commitment and support from others, both internally and externally while maintaining a positive demeanor 
•    Finds new/quicker ways of meeting goals, shows conviction in own judgment and decisions and responds quickly under pressure; Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
•    Pursues friendly relationships with colleagues, shares own knowledge and insight and displays a high level of energy and dedication to the organization; Ability to work independently as well as in a team
•    Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; Listens to others and values their contributions, receptive to new and builds on ideas and acts in ethical and socially responsible manner.
•    Handles time optimally and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines