Duties and Responsibilities:- Maintain and develop recipes set forth by Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
- Create and organize all recipes in a professional manner
- Effectively organize tasting for menu changes
- Write clear cooking procedures and a photo log of each dish
- Ensure consistency of recipe in the restaurant
- Manage Food Cost and Labor Cost in keeping with approved budgets
- Controlling and lowering Food Cost and Labor Cost
- Liaison of LDV towards Clients, Guest and Employees
- Track invoices for billing
- File monthly DSR Reports
- Maintain monthly meetings with staff
- Create policy and procedures for all cooks to maintain
- Execute Special Event Menus
- Participate in charity events for LDV Hospitality, as needed
- Maintaining the LDV standards for Service & Quality
- Actively participate in weekly F&B Meeting
- Update managers on occurrences in Training and Policies
- Ensure that impeccable standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the operation
- Uses LDV standards of engagement for all service techniques
- Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests inclusive of eye contact, respectable conversation and smiling
- Practice highest regards for safety within all areas and with all materials
- Follow and adhere to all standards set forth by the Board of Health
- Performs other related activities as assigned
Qualifications- Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards
- Polished personal presentation; grooming meets LDV Hospitality standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
- Has a can-do attitude and is willing to jump into any role as needed
- Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
- Ability to utilize traditional computer programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), POS and any additional
systems
- Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system
- Must have considerable skill in math and algebraic equations using percentages
- Ensure that all staff are compliant with LDV Hospitality policies and procedures, as well as city, state and federal laws
- Organize and/or attend mandatory meetings
- Maintains knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking stateof-
the-art practices, and participating in professional societies
- Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the General Manager or Managing Partners
- Adhere to all HR policies and procedures
Education, Experience, Knowledge Requirements
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in fine dining and high-volume kitchen environments
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Hospitality Administration or the Culinary Arts is preferred, but not required
Physical/Special Requirements
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds often
- Ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day
Work Environment
- Able to withstand fluctuations in temperature within work environment, from high heat to below freezing
- Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress
- Exposure to some chemicals and frying oil used for food preparation