• Supervises specialty restaurant kitchen operations, ensuring a seamless blend of culinary artistry and compliance with top-tier Food & Beverage policies and standards.
• Creates captivating dining experiences, meticulously managing food quantities and artistic plating to elevate the specialty restaurant's offerings.
• Collaborates seamlessly with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Culinary Supervisors, harmonizing the kitchen's rhythm.
• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence, consistently delivering superior product quality, captivating presentations, and delightful flavors.
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail in managing purchasing, receiving, and food storage, guaranteeing freshness and minimal wastage.
• Implements and enforces rigorous food handling and sanitation protocols, prioritizing the safety and satisfaction of guests and staff alike.
• Remains up-to-date with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, ASI, Health Department), ensuring full compliance and peace of mind for all stakeholders.
• Empowers the Restaurant and Catering staff through comprehensive and engaging training sessions, nurturing a knowledgeable and passionate team.
• A driving force for excellence, emphasizing guest satisfaction and continuous improvement in departmental meetings.
• Fosters a culture of open communication with associates, valuing feedback and promptly addressing concerns with attentiveness.
• Creative visionary, actively contributing to the development of daily and seasonal menu items to enchant guests.
• Utilizes budgets, operating statements, and payroll reports for effective financial management, and optimizing department resources.