Executive Chef
Drive Shack Inc.
- Miami, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee daily culinary operations
- Provide leadership and mentorship to kitchen staff and other Puttery Team Members
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
- Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs and manage within approved budgets
- Supervise culinary team activities
- Drive and maintain company culture
- Recruit, hire and manage culinary team
- Resolve issues and complaints related to staff and the kitchen
- Ensure all culinary products served meet or exceed our high standards and all regulatory food safety guidelines
- Perform administrative duties, including team time management, payroll, and inventory
- Promote company-sponsored training and growth initiatives
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with a variety of people, including vendors, other departments, staff, and senior management
- Create and maintain a climate of understanding and respect for all Team Members
- Oversee all culinary staff, including the Sous Chef, cooks, and dishwashers
- Perform other duties as assigned and requested by the General Manager
- Additional projects may be assigned to this position to assist the company leadership on major initiatives, as deemed necessary
- Work extended hours as required and/or during busy periods based on business needs
- Operate a personal computer and use required applications
- Work with minimal supervision
- Manage inventory and orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effectively manage projects, schedules, and delegate responsibilities to capable staff
- Follow and secure nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- 3-5 years’ management experience in a complex leisure entertainment concept
- Prior experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Sous Chef in a high volume ($8M+ annual) restaurant, hotel, or leisure entertainment facility
- Proven track record of managing food costs and labor successfully
- Outstanding verbal and written skills, and experience working with staff on all levels
- Prior experience managing major projects and supervising day-to-day activities of workers
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently across levels within the organization
- 4-Year Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science, or relevant field preferred