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Senior Executive Chef

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Estes Park, CO, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, serving more than 150,000 annually. The Sr. Executive Chef reports to the Assn Food Service Director. The Sr. Executive Chef is responsible for the daily management of all kitchen, front of House and back of house food service operations. This includes but not limited to, menu planning, ordering, food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, dining room management, dish room, catering & special events, and guest satisfaction. The Sr. Executive Chef is also responsible for compliance with federal, state and county health regulations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Be fluent in written and oral English.
  • Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance and presentation.
  • Work holidays, weekends, and morning or evening shifts.
  • This position will be the Manager of Duty when the Food Service operation opens at 6am.
  • Able to work eight-hour shifts on concrete floors and lift 40 pounds up to 36-inch high tables.
  • Have basic computer skills and develop knowledge of property management software.
  • Possess a valid, USA state-issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles. 
  • Possess stamina to work in the work environment described herein
Skills/Experience: 
  • Culinary required, plus minimum 5 years’ experience in a la carte or buffet dining presentations and volume food or institutional food service operations.
  • ServSafe Certification.
  • Ensure clean FS facilities and maintain required standards in regards to OSHA, Department of Health, USFDA and YMCA
  • Proven record of sound managerial and organizational skills to plan and serve up to 8,000 meals per day during peak seasons
  • Order food, supplies and equipment necessary for the food service operation in coordination with the Association Food Service Director.
  • Menu planning and development of new and creative menu concepts. 
  • Operate within developed Food and Labor Budgets.
  • Effectively coordinate with the Executive Chef 1 and Dining Room Managers to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and seamless cooperation between front of house and back of house operations. 
  • Train, develop, and supervise direct report employees to ensure maximum productivity.
  • Monitor scheduling and training for both front of house and back of house Food Service personnel.  
  • Set performance and accountability standards for direct report employees.
  • Prepare and maintain all Food Service areas to ensure the best utilization of the facilities and staff.
  • Support and contribute to employee training programs.
  • Operational knowledge of a wide variety of F.S. equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, dish machine, broiler, steamer, ovens, slicer, tilt skillet, etc. 
  • All other duties as assigned
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $72,000.00 - $75,000.00

Job Function: 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 25 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 25 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit