Executive Chef jobs in New London, CT

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)

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Executive Chef
  • Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
  • Groton, CT FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Opportunity: Executive Chef

     

    Manage the kitchen operations in accordance with established guest service, food quality and sustainability standards.

    Your Growth Path

       

    Director of Food & Beverage – Regional Director of Food & Beverage

     

    Your Focus

     

    • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.   
    • Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute.
    • Review daily menu specials, banquet event orders and inventory food items for daily use.
    • Requisition day’s supplies and ensure they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with purchasing and storeroom personnel.
    • Ensure quality of products received.
    • Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, and health/safety and sanitation follow-up.
    • Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies,equipment and that recipe cards, production schedules, platingguides and photography are posted and current.
    • Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards.Develop new menu items,test and write recipes.
    • Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
    • Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.
    • Assist catering department with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested.
    • Review sales and food cost daily and ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently.
    • Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs.
    • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
    • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
    • Perform other duties as requested by management.

     

    Your Background and Skills

     

    • Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts and/or one to two years’ experience as an Executive Chef.
    • Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design.

     

    Work Environment and Context

     

    • Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.
    • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

     

    What We Believe

     

    People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

    About Us

     

    HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

     

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  • 14 Days Ago

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Executive Chef 3
  • Sodexo
  • London, CT FULL_TIME
  • Unit Description You want high visibility, challenging opportunities and a rewarding environment. Sodexo's Campus Segment is hiring an Executive Chef 3 located in New London, CT. The Executive Chef wi...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Executive Chef| Mystic Aquarium
  • Oak View Group
  • Mystic, CT OTHER
  • Overview The Executive Chef has the primary duty of managing the culinary team, a recognized department of venue’s F&B operation. The Executive Chef will actively supervisor, coach, counsel, direct, t...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Executive Chef - Northeast Region - Overhead
  • CRH
  • London, CT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer need...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Pastry Chef
  • Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
  • Old Saybrook, CT OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Saybrook Point Resort & Marina - Old Saybrook, CT Salary Range: $26.00 - $31.00 Hourly DescriptionJob Title: Pastry Chef FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $26-$31...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Chef Manager
  • Aramark
  • London, CT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description We know that a Chef?s job isn?t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We?re looking for Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Deli Clerk
  • Big Y Foods, Inc
  • Old Lyme, CT
  • Job Description •Exceed our customers' evolving expectations by preparing the freshest quality product while providing W...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Restaurant Supervisor
  • Distinctive Hospitality Group
  • Madison, CT
  • ** Restaurant Supervisor** ** The Wharf Madison, CT** Posted March 1, 2022 ** Restaurant Supervisor Part-time** > Part-T...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Deli Clerk
  • Big Y Foods, Inc
  • Mystic, CT
  • Job Description •Exceed our customers' evolving expectations by preparing the freshest quality product while providing W...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Deli Clerk
  • Big Y Foods, Inc
  • Plainfield, CT
  • Job Description •Exceed our customers' evolving expectations by preparing the freshest quality product while providing W...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Deli Clerk
  • Big Y Foods, Inc
  • Mansfield Center, CT
  • Job Description •Exceed our customers' evolving expectations by preparing the freshest quality product while providing W...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Deli Clerk
  • Big Y Foods, Inc
  • Meriden, CT
  • Job Description •Exceed our customers' evolving expectations by preparing the freshest quality product while providing W...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Deli Clerk
  • Big Y Foods, Inc
  • Norwich, CT
  • Job Description •Exceed our customers' evolving expectations by preparing the freshest quality product while providing W...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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George's of Galilee - Pastry Chef - Urgently Hiring
  • George's of Galilee
  • Narragansett, RI
  • The Pastry chef will be responsible for overseeing daily operations of the pastry department and coaching staff on a wid...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States, located at the mouth of the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut. It was one of the world's three busiest whaling ports for several decades beginning in the early 19th century, along with Nantucket and New Bedford, Massachusetts. The wealth that whaling brought into the city furnished the capital to fund much of the city's present architecture. The city subsequently became home to other shipping and manufacturing industries, but it has gradually lost most of its industrial heart. New London ...
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Income Estimation for Executive Chef jobs
$89,340 to $120,884
New London, Connecticut area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

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Executive Chef in Knoxville, TN
A passionate ACF certified Executive Chef with 8 years of culinary experience seeks the opportunity to join GMA Resorts International as Director of Kitchens-Executive Chef.
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