Executive Chef - Scarpetta - The Cosmopolitan

THE JOB :

As the Executive Chef at The Cosmopolitan's Scarpetta, you'll lead the kitchen operations with passion and precision, guiding a talented culinary team in delivering extraordinary dining experiences. Your leadership will be key in achieving operational and financial goals while maintaining impeccable standards for quality, inventory, and staff training. Join us in crafting unforgettable moments for our guests, all while upholding the excellence that Scarpetta is known for!

THE DAY-TO-DAY :

Owns, leads and oversees daily kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability.

Represent the kitchens in divisional, property or corporate meetings.

Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, pricing initiatives, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the staff. Owns department execution of F&B and / or company-wide initiatives and programs. Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness within all areas of the kitchens. Responsible for completion of all company compliance training by the commissary kitchen staff.

Manages Human Resources responsibilities for commissary kitchens to include, creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback (coaching and counseling), recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training and succession planning process that encompass the company’s diversity commitment; adherence to the company’s status quo third party representation philosophy; compliance with company policies, legal requirements, employment law, and collective  bargaining agreements.

Interacts with internal / external guests to ensure satisfaction and product quality. Reviews BEOs, SEOs and MEOs daily to ensure that orders executed upon. Reacts to any feedback on guest complaints and takes any appropriate action.

Collaborate with divisional Directors, Executive Chefs, and kitchen team to ensure a seamless execution of product delivery between kitchens inclusive of time standards, recipe specifications, and quality.

Maintains excellent knowledge of property’s food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE :

2+ years of prior relevant experience working as an Executive Chef in a fine dining Italian restaurant

Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred

Previous experience making pasta, bread and sauces from scratch preferred

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred

THE PERKS & BENEFITS :

Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more

Free meals in our employee dining room

Free parking on and off shift

Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)

Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community