Overview
Executive Chef Jobs in Cochrane – Alberta at The Crossing at Ghost River
Title: Executive Chef
Company: The Crossing at Ghost River
Location: Cochrane – Alberta
Category: Hospitality / Hotel / Catering, Restaurant/Food Service
Company Description The Crossing at Ghost River is a unique lodging and corporate/group event venue located approximately 20km northwest of Cochrane, AB.
We offer
meetings, conferences, corporate retreats,
leadership
workshops, team building, and corporate
wellness
programs in a peaceful natural setting. Our meeting spaces are equipped with
modern technology
and in-room catering. We have comfortable guest rooms with ensuite baths and picturesque views. Our culinary team is known for combining comfort and class in their food creations, using fresh ingredients and offering dietary options.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Executive Chef located in Cochrane, AB. The Executive Chef is responsible for developing, implementing and reinforcing the high Culinary and Service standards at the Crossing, resulting in exceptional experiences for our guests and employees, and continued success of the Crossing. They will ensure that all meals are prepared to the highest quality standards and meet dietary requirements.
This is a hands on position requiring someone to run the day-to-day operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and managing the culinary team, as well as the ability to look and plan ahead, so that we continue to improve and evolve our culinary standards and services for our guests. The Executive Chef will also collaborate with event planners and clients to create customized menus for special events.
With a strong understanding of guest expectations balanced with exceptional culinary talents, sound business expertise and excellent
communication skills
, the Executive Chef will be the Food Service champion for the Crossing.
Key Reporting Relationships Reports to the President and COO and the Inn Keeper and General Manager of the Crossing Direct Reports The Executive Chef is directly responsible for the supervision of the kitchen and is instrumental in the hiring, coaching, training and success of the Sous Chef, part time Breakfast Cooks and Kitchen helpers.
Key Working Relationships Work closely with the Operations Manager, Sales and Marketing Development Coordinator, Reservations Coordinator, Guest Services Coordinator and Maintenance Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Core Values
· Demonstrates The Crossing’s and Castleavery Hospitality Ventures Inc’s commitment to core values, mission and vision statement
Food Service
· Coordinate all food service requirements
· Preparing and cooking of meals to a high culinary standard
· Menu and planning – revise menu offerings once per year at the beginning of each calendar year
· Order all food and food supplies in a cost effective manner and continuously review ways to purchase products in a more cost effective way
· With guest services employees coordinate food service
· Set and maintain all food service standards
· Work with the General Manager, Operations Manager and Sales and Marketing Development Coordinator to develop marketing strategies related to the food servicePlanning
· Plan for kitchen equipment purchase and maintenance
· Assist with the development of a strategic plan for the food and bar service departmentsFinancial
· Provide reports and financial information related to the food service as required
· Participate in the annua…
