Chef De Cuisine Union Square Events
Overview
Lead culinary operations at JW Marriott DC overseeing multiple outlets. Develop recipes collaborate with executive chef and creative director. Ensure quality standards serve as department head during executive chef absence. Support special projects like tastings and promotions. Maintain safety standards and support staff management.
What You'll Do11
- 1Build scalable menu concepts across diverse venues
- 2Design and implement new recipes with sous chefs
- 3Lead batch cooking strategies for high-volume service
- 4Drive food cost controls and inventory management
- 5Train and coach kitchen staff on sanitation and procedures
- 6Collaborate with purchasing manager on vendor sourcing
- 7Develop promotional materials for menu launches
- 8Maintain compliance with health regulations
- 9Assist with project coordination for events and media requests
- 10Oversee hiring and performance reviews for culinary team
- 11Analyze production data to optimize menu offerings
Requirements10
- 1Minimum 5+ years culinary experience
- 2Proven track record in large-scale catering operations
- 3Certification in food safety such as ServSafe
- 4Experience with AWS and React not required
- 5Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- 6Familiarity with Kubernetes infrastructure not necessary
- 7Strong leadership skills for team development
- 8Knowledge of food cost analysis techniques
- 9Experience with Python for data processing
- 10Understanding of containerization technologies
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