EXECUTIVE CHEF

$100,000 - $100,000/Yr

Great Wolf Resorts - Newark, DE

Full-time - Mid Level

Newark, DE

Accommodation

About the position

The Restaurant Executive Chef at Great Wolf is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, including menu creation, recipe development, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. This role focuses on maximizing profits while maintaining high customer satisfaction and quality food preparation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the preparation and presentation of all foods in all venues of the Lodge
• Maintain and follow all local Health Department food preparation codes and regulations
• Ensure all food preparation licenses and training is maintained by all pack members
• Hire, train, supervise, schedule and participate in activities of chefs, cooks, and other pack members
• Listen actively and communicate clearly while interacting with guests to promote food products and directing staff activities
• Analyze feedback from guests and pack members, make judgments and take action to implement suggestions for improvement
• Maintain working rapport with all hotel staff for efficient operation and service to guests
• Monitor staff performance, product quality and production flow; foster improvement where necessary
• Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for all outlets based on current food trends
• Develop innovative menu selections for special banquet themes and parties
• Confer with Director of Food and Beverage regarding new selections and changes
• Audit food storeroom items and storage to maintain consistent quality products
• Maintain controls and tracking of high value items
• Development, implementation, and monitoring of programs that assure a safe facility and work environment
• Assist the Food & Beverage Director in estimating annual food budget and controllable expenditures

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent
• 5+ years experience in restaurant kitchen(s)
• 1+ years experience in restaurant supervisory/leadership role responsible for financials, menu development, and personnel related matters
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen

Nice-to-haves

• Culinary education degree
• Previous Executive Chef experience
• Prior kitchen experience in hotel/resort industry
• Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
• Proven teamwork
• Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
• Enthusiastic and positive energy

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telehealth resources
• Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid parental leave