Executive Chef - Lambertville Station

Genesis Hospitality is seeking an experienced and team-oriented candidate for the Executive Chef position. This is a Full-Time position. Candidate must be willing to work weekdays, weekends and/or holidays. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including pantry items, salads, soups, sauces, and with pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees. • In charge of training and managing kitchen personnel as well supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities. • Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food. • Select and develop recipes. • Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality. • Establish presentation technique and quality standards. • Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures. • Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques. • Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines. • Ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. • Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene. • Comply with department’s dress code. • Ensure safety regulations, reports injuries and prevent unsafe conditions and work practices. • Ensure as well proper use of equipment operation/maintenance. • Directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases. • Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned. • Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the General Manager. Requirements: • Must have at least 5+ years of experience. • Serv Safe Certified is a must. • Possess extensive understanding a professional kitchen use. • Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of kitchen staff effectively. • Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. • Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness and personal hygiene. • Ability to work well in a fast paced high volume environment. • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and time management skills. • Requires moderate physical efforts: standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 pounds. • Working conditions involve, noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc. • May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the work load and staffing. Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and Workplace Environment Conditions • The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear • The employee is frequently required to stand and walk • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions • Kitchen environment • Working conditions involve, noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc. • The noise level in this office is usually moderate to high We Offer: • Competitive Salary • Medical Insurance • 401(k) Plan • Flexible schedule • Comprehensive training • Paid Sick and Vacation time • Great Discount Program And more!!! Visit us at https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/ Genesis Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.