Executive Chef directs and oversees kitchen operations, including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control and sanitation. Creates and updates menus that will appeal to customers, utilize seasonal ingredients, and maximize profits. Being an Executive Chef develops and tests new recipes. Solicits and studies customer feedback to maintain high standards of quality and satisfaction. Additionally, Executive Chef troubleshoots and resolves operational issues. Complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Executive Chef typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Executive Chef typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Avatar Natural Foods is a food service company located in Henderson, Nevada. We distribute exclusive gourmet products manufactured by our sister brands: Yaya’s Kitchens, Tuscany Cookies, and Eat Pita. Our products are made using all-natural ingredients in our FDA-registered, USDA organic, HACCP, and GMP-certified facility. We are proud recipients of the INC.5000 2022 award for being one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA.
Role Description
Avatar Natural Foods is seeking a full-time, on-site Executive Chef. The main goal for this position is to find a chef who can be a rock star, leading the development of new culinary concepts while maintaining the highest quality standards. The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing the food production process, ensuring the quality and taste of all our gourmet products, and managing the production and test kitchens at our 70,000-square-foot facility in Henderson, Nevada.
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