Chef

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times, while providing personalized service to restaurant and hotel guests.
• Communicate effectively with guests and fellow team members.
• Plan menus, costs them out, set up line requirements and staffing. Review work schedules and plan/forecast accordingly with staffing needs and food production.
• Estimate food requirements and order food from suppliers.
• Maintain quality of food for both guests and employer: Instruct cooking team members on the fine points of cooking; inspect and taste all foods prepared before serving and adjust flavors and presentation as needed.
• Equipment operation and maintenance: Inspect the kitchen and walk-ins for satisfactory cleaning and equipment in need of repair. Maintain sanitation standards through knowledge of health department standards and regulations.
• Directly responsible for impacting food cost; maintain food costs in line with budget; accountable for the department P/L.
• Attend all required meetings and communicate all information daily.
• Provide assistance to other team members and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department, restaurant and hotel.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
• Lead the HAFH Experience

*Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. *

Supervisory Responsibility:

Overall responsibility for supervision of all kitchen team members and kitchen operations.

Independent Judgment Used:

Frequently within the guidelines established by management and to the extent of operating within the Company policies and procedures.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Entire interior and exterior of entire property.