Executive Chef

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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
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