Head Chef

Iron Horse Hotel Milwaukee • Milwaukee, WI, US

Posted 21 days ago

Description

We're looking for a culinary leader who can provide our guests with fantastic dining experiences. We require a supervisor who is capable of overseeing the entire kitchen and ensuring food safety laws are followed, as well as being successful at implementing new menu items and recipes. Passion for food and the ability to inspire others to be innovative and enthusiastic kitchen professionals are highly valued skills. To be considered for the position, you must have executive chef experience or sous chef experience at a top-notch restaurant. Apply now if you're ready to bring your creativity and leadership skills to our exciting team!

Responsibilities

Create new and unique menu items and specials using various ingredients in an innovative way
Supervise all food preparation in the kitchen, including procedures, portioning, garnishing, and ensure that all meals and dishes are attractively presented
Make decisions for daily culinary operations, including exceeding guest expectations and increasing revenue and profit
Provide guidance and direction to staff, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance to make the kitchen run efficiently
Manage controllable department expenses such as food, supplies, uniforms, equipment, and collaborate with vendors to achieve the highest quality products at the most reasonable price

Qualifications

This role requires 7-8 years of culinary experience
Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkers
Understanding and compliance with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage
Outstanding management abilities, as well as experience leading, inspiring, and building a team

About Iron Horse Hotel Milwaukee

The Iron Horse Hotel is Milwaukee's most chic and sophisticated property, located in the city's historic warehouse district. The transformation of a 100-year-old downtown warehouse into a modern luxury boutique hotel. Lounge, bar, restaurants, top-notch business services, meeting spaces, and never-before-seen rider amenities are just a few of the amenities available. VIP Pooch treatment for your family dog.