Executive Chef

Company: Hotel Clermont & Tiny Lou's
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Hotel Clermont is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team at Tiny Lou's. As a historic landmark known for our vibrant atmosphere and exceptional dining experiences, we are looking for a visionary chef to elevate our culinary offerings. The ideal candidate will bring creativity and passion to our kitchen, overseeing menu development and maintaining high standards of food quality. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Join us and be part of a team committed to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.



Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:
--- Evaluates local tastes and develops recipes to reflect and enhance local character and interest.
--- Meets and exceeds each guest's highest expectations for delivery, presentation and taste.
--- Cultivates a following of regulars.
--- Professionally develops relationships with regional suppliers, and maximizes use of regional ingredients.
--- Familiar with regionally available ingredients, varieties, seasons, etc.
--- Professionally develops relationships with regional and national chefs.
--- Professionally develops a management team.
--- Professionally develops kitchen line and utility staff.
--- Develops and manages processes for kitchen service that integrate BOH and FOH into a seamless operation.
--- Develops and oversees processes for kitchen organization, cleanliness, and maintenance.
--- Collaborates with and supervises kitchen staff regarding menu development, kitchen operations and maintenance.
--- Oversees all hiring and training of BOH staff. Approves hiring and termination of all employees.
--- Writes weekly kitchen schedules to ensure sufficient staffing for each meal period.
--- Generates documents for all HR actions for the BOH team and delivers completed documents to HR.
--- Administers all BOH management and employee reviews.
--- Controls costs by monitoring and evaluating food, labor and operating expenses.
--- Meets with vendors to purchase new items, and explores the best pricing.
--- Constantly seeks improvement in self, staff, and restaurant.
--- Reads guest surveys, and adjusts accordingly as issues arise.
--- Assist Events Dept. with winning business, providing service, and driving revenue.
--- Works closely with the Sales and Marketing team to market the restaurant brand through various media channels.
--- Is current and comfortable with utilizing social media platforms to promote and benefit the property.

Qualifications:
--- Advanced knowledge of the food and beverage industry.
--- Demonstrated exceptional mastery of recipes, techniques and ingredients.
--- Previous press and media exposure experience is a plus.
--- Competent with Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office and familiar with industry-standard software.
--- Must pass a background check.
--- Hospitality experience preferred.
--- Must be eligible to work in the USA.

About Company:
Located on the historic Ponce de Leon Ave in the heart of Atlanta, Hotel Clermont boasts 93 carefully appointed rooms with modern conveniences and splendid views. Tiny Lou's is a swinging French-American brasserie located downstairs at Hotel Clermont.

All full-time employees are eligible for:

PTOMedical DentalVision Short-Term/Long-Term Disability401(k)/401(k) match Employee discounts at all properties Oliver Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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