Executive Chef

HRI Properties - Shreveport, LA

Full-time - Senior

Shreveport, LA

Accommodation

About the position

The Executive Chef at Hilton Shreveport is responsible for overseeing the Food and Beverage department, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring high-quality food service for hotel restaurants, banquets, and functions. This leadership role requires collaboration, staff management, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards, with a focus on guest satisfaction and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute the Food & Beverage team and kitchen operations.
• Hire, train, schedule, support, review, discipline, and terminate employees.
• Train and manage all kitchen employees, focusing on their development.
• Post weekly schedules for kitchen employees.
• Complete payroll reports for bi-monthly payroll.
• Develop diverse menus for the hotel.
• Monitor food presentation and quality served to guests.
• Plan and prepare food items for catering functions, adhering to safety guidelines.
• Maintain quality and consistency in food delivery and standards.
• Assist in planning, writing, and pricing food menus.
• Order and receive all Food & Beverage items.
• Enforce sanitation laws and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Maintain adequate supplies and minimize waste in the kitchen.
• Ensure proper food storage and serving temperatures.
• Prepare annual departmental budget with the General Manager and Regional Controller.
• Monitor and control departmental expenditures to meet operational standards.
• Maintain food and labor costs effectively.
• Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Regularly inspect kitchen areas for sanitary conditions.
• Adapt to marketplace changes and guest needs.
• Use market research to develop new products.
• Order and manage vendor relationships professionally.
• Conduct regular departmental operations meetings, including safety meetings.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with safety regulations for kitchen employees.
• Attend all mandatory meetings as directed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Executive Chef.
• Excellent knowledge of back-of-house (BOH) systems.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Discounted hotel stays