HIRING NOW!! Executive Chef - Delta VIP Lounge - Detroit Airport w/ COmpass-USA
We are seeking a passionate, diligent, highly focused Executive Chef to lead our Delta Sky Club DTW team!
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, growing account with Eurest! As an Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary functions for this busy Sky Club, ensuring exceptional culinary offerings each and every day. You will manage and lead a team of engaged, focused associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the account. Wowing our Delta guests is a priority!
- Salary- $85,000-$90,000 *based on skill, experience, and work history
- The lounge is open from 6 AM -10 PM - 365 days a year
- Based on a 50-hour work week - Open availability is required
- Experience in Fine Dining and/or VIP Clubs is HIGHLY DESIRABLE
Job Summary
- Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines, in collaboration with the Delta & Eurest culinary leadership team
- Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
- Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
- Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
- Maintains inventory of all supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
- Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
- Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
Preferred Qualifications:
- A.S. or equivalent experience
- Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
- Fine dining, Executive Chef leadership experience is a must
- High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
- Demonstrated success leading an engaged, focused culinary team; you're an emotionally intelligent leader with a track record of building great teams.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Business systems savvy and reporting acumen (to include MS Office)
- ServSafe certified - highly desirable
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)