Job: Executive Chef

Location: Oregon, OH 43616

About the Job

Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center has an immediate opening for an Executive Chef. Successful candidates will be someone with a self-starter attitude who can bring creativity and a strong awareness of food trends while at the same time control food cost.

The Executive Chef has direct responsibility for strategy, direction and oversight of all back of the house food operations, food served in all food outlets as well as the employee dining area. Responsible for all kitchen functions to include budgeting, scheduling, staffing & development, inventory, menu development and banquet food preparation. Tasks include ensuring the quality, safety and consistency of all food preparation within the lodge; comply with all financial goals pursuant to food cost and labor; oversee all food purchases; develop menus and recipes for kitchen staff to follow; ensure HAACP program and ServSafe are being followed at all times and ensure all health department inspections are violation free.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years’ of demonstrated supervisory experience with a staff of 8 or more. Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Culinary Academy or Institute preferred. Current ServSafe certification required along with experience in menu development, food production records, staffing & development and a proven record of controlling inventory & costs. Previous experience in food preparation and production in a full service kitchen including both Restaurant and Banquets required. Working knowledge of all MS Office products required. Physical requirements of the position include:  ability to stand for long periods of time, ability to bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and the physical ability to carry food product up to a minimum of 25 feet. This position requires open availability to work nights, weekends, holidays as well as cover Manager on Duty shifts.

To apply for this position and learn more about Xanterra Parks & Resorts @ Maumee Bay Lodge visit us at www.maumeebaystateparklodge.com/careers. 

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