Total 9 Senior Executive level F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Durham, North Carolina

• Develop and update departmental SOP Manual, detailing standards of performance, Policies and Procedures and service standards pertinent to the efficient operation of the kitchen in accordance to Hotel’s policies, standards and municipality requirements.
• Work with Senior Culinary team and is responsible for the team to develop new menus and product development supported by detailed analysis and accurate costing
• Supervise Senior Culinary team to run their kitchens at high quality level whilst maintaining acceptable food cost
• Work closely with Executive Steward to ensure that kitchen areas are kept clean and orderly.  Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas by conducting weekly walk through
• Ensure that high level of food safety management and precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) are adhered to in the department
• Monitor food standards in each Outlet and Banquet
• Ensure that all departmental reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs and correspondences are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Identify market needs and trends in terms of food menus for both hotel guests and the local market
• Monitor and analyse menus and products of competitive restaurants and other hotels' Banquet Departments
• Interact with management of other departments within areas of responsibility to foster and maintain effective working relations with them
• Meet and interact with representatives of the local community and potential guests as required
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings in absence of Executive Chef.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management of the Hotel in absence of Executive Chef.

Our business, Ajisen Ramen, is looking for a qualified and highly experienced full-time Executive Chef to manage and direct the kitchen operation of multiple Japanese restaurants across Victoria, Australia. As our full-time Executive Chef, your main responsibilities and duties as our Executive Chef include and not limited to the following:
• overseeing the overall kitchen operations of multiple Ajisen Ramen restaurants in Victoria to ensure all kitchens are operating effectively and efficiently;
• developing and managing the brand of the Ajisen Ramen chain of restaurants by analysing pricing, sales and consumer demands;
• providing advice on strategic planning, setting up or refurbishing kitchens;
• meeting with the management and subordinated chefs to discuss issues related to kitchen operations;
• producing and reviewing menu;
• developing special or new recipes;
• determining serving size and use of ingredients;
• food and labour cost control;
• stock and kitchen inventory control;
• sourcing and ordering high quality of food supplies;
• monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation;
• checking the quality of dishes prepared to ensure proper serving size and presentation before serving;
• providing training to kitchen staff by demonstrating unique cooking techniques and advising on cooking procedures;
• supervising the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff;
• instructing chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of dishes;
• preparing and cooking head chef special dishes;
• enforcing the compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures.

Skills and experience:

• Hold at least a Certificate IV in commercial cookery or equivalent
• Must have at least 10 years of experience as a qualified Chef
• Must have high level of culinary skills and knowledge in Japanese cuisine
• Ability to manage multiple busy commercial kitchens
• Must have full work right and able to work full-time
• Prefer have Australian driver license

Salary:

$100,000 to $150,000 a year plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.

senior sous chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a senior sous chef at wagamama you'll be an integral part of our restaurant leadership team, supporting the head chef to in leading your kitchen team the wagamama way. you’ll live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you’ll look after the development and growth of your team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing

our perks + quirks |

• bonus scheme | up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity

• £36.96 average tips per week*

• pension scheme

• dedicated 6-week training programme

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment

• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported

• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control

• experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary

• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 5/6/23 + 2/7/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

senior sous chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a senior sous chef at wagamama you'll be an integral part of our restaurant leadership team, supporting the head chef to in leading your kitchen team the wagamama way. you’ll live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you’ll look after the development and growth of your team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing

our perks + quirks |

• bonus scheme | up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity

• £36.96 average tips per week*

• pension scheme

• dedicated 6-week training programme

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment

• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported

• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control

• experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary

• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 5/6/23 + 2/7/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

senior sous chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a senior sous chef at wagamama you'll be an integral part of our restaurant leadership team, supporting the head chef to in leading your kitchen team the wagamama way. you’ll live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you’ll look after the development and growth of your team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing

our perks + quirks |

• bonus scheme | up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity

• £36.96 average tips per week*

• pension scheme

• dedicated 6-week training programme

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment

• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported

• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control

• experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary

• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 5/6/23 + 2/7/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

senior sous chef | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a senior sous chef to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a senior sous chef at wagamama you'll be an integral part of our restaurant leadership team, supporting the head chef to in leading your kitchen team the wagamama way. you’ll live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you’ll be responsible for ensuring that every dish served by the kitchen team meets our high standards. you’ll look after the development and growth of your team, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and high performing

our perks + quirks |

• bonus scheme | up to £3,000 a year bonus opportunity

• £36.96 average tips per week*

• pension scheme

• dedicated 6-week training programme

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

• a head chef or senior sous chef with experience leading a kitchen team, driving performance through positive behaviour + actions in a fast paced + complex environment

• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported

• experienced in ensuring your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards are spotless

• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including gp and stock control

• experienced in managing the labour cost of your team, reacting to changing demands where necessary

• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career

• passionate about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong

• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 5/6/23 + 2/7/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

• To develop and maintain a detailed Department Operations Manual that reflects policies and procedures, work processes and standards of performance within the Division. Ensure annual review to accurately reflect any changes.
• To be responsible for preparing the annual Food and Beverage Business Plan ensuring Divisional Objectives fully address business objectives of the hotel and needs of employees.

• To prepare and regularly update Food and Beverage Departmental Budget, in close cooperation with the General Manager and Director of Food and Beverage ensuring targets are met and costs are effectively controlled.
• To provide effective support to the team to enable them to deliver effective and efficient services to the guests
• To respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• To support the financial objectives of the hotel through proper and efficient management.
• To prepare the Overall Culinary Budget.
• To oversee the planning of menus and utilisation of food surpluses and leftovers, taking into account probable number of guests, market conditions, popularity of various dishes and frequency of menu
• To reviews menus, analyses recipes, determines food, labour, overhead costs and assigns prices to menu items
• To direct food apportionment policy to control costs

•Responds to all guest reservation request and executes prompt, courteous and accurate guest service at all times.

•Fully knowledgeable about F&B Outlets, rates, promotions, programs, hotel facilities and services.

•Draft and types correspondence, booking contracts, quotations, letter of confirmation, thank you letter for the guest.

At Guzman y Gomez, we believe in authentic flavors and the power of food to bring people together. As our Senior Cook at GYG North Ipswich, you'll be at the heart of our mission to serve up the best Mexican food experience.

Your responsibilities will include aiding in the training and growth of the kitchen team. Additionally, you'll provide support to the Restaurant Manager to manage inventory and maintain stock levels, as well as ensure 100% food quality and safety standards at all times. 

We appreciate diverse experience, but specifically, we are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience in a kitchen / cooking role within a busy hospitality environment
• Experience leading and developing a team
• Certificate in commercial cookery or equivalent experience
• Good understanding of food safety concerns
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What's in it for me? 

So much! Check out some of the benefits below: 

• Free GYG uniforms and exclusive GYG merch
• Fair pay, flexible rosters, and employment stability
• Heavily discounted GYG meals
• An uncapped referral program! Bring your mates and earn $200 per successful referral
• Comprehensive training and support to set you up for success
• Team building activities and regular crew competitions
• Cultural celebrations including Day of the Dead & Cinco de Mayo to name a few
• Development opportunities to grow your leadership skills, including the opportunity to progress from Senior Cook to Head Cook and beyond
• The possibility of owning your own franchise or joining our corporate office in future

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