Lake Sunapee Yacht Club, a family-oriented facility that offers extensive youth programs including swim, sail and tennis lessons, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in directing all culinary operations including, banquet and ala carte service, purchasing and managing inventories, and providing quality appetizing meals. Our Club is a seasonal business, so our chef needs to lead his or her team efficiently using a hands-on style in training staff and creating menus. This is a HANDS-ON position and not an office job. Our chef must have a positive attitude, be organized and willing to be a good mentor to staff.
Responsibilities for Executive Chef
- Overall direction of culinary operations
- Purchase and maintain inventories efficiently for seasonal use
- Oversight of cost control following budgetary guideline
- Produce quality and delicious dinner entrees and lunch offerings
- Create menus based on new culinary trends adapting as needed throughout season
- Coordinate weekly staff schedules – returning kitchen staff anticipated
- Train new kitchen staff
- Create a team-oriented work atmosphere with positive attitude
- Maintain a clean work environment
Qualifications for Executive Chef
- Minimum 5+ year’s experience in banquet and ala carte service, preferably some with private clubs
- Ability to manage entire kitchen efficiently
- Servsafe certified
- Budget skills to manage costs
- Knowledge of food trends – current and traditional
- Knowledge of POS system – no cash or credit charge charges
- Organizational and detailed skills
- Ability to pass background test
Job Type: Seasonal Full-Time from beginning of June through late September
Executive Chef reports to General Manager
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Experience:
Culinary: 5 years (Required)
Executive chef: 5 years (Required)
License: ServSafe (Required)
This Job Is: A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Schedule: Weekends required, Holidays required
