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.
- 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
- 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
Salary: $72,000.00 - $75,000.00