Executive Chef - (Durham, NC)

Position details As our Executive Chef, you are responsible for coordinating activities of and direct training of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen employees engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. Responsibilities Plans or participates in planning menus and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers, taking into account probable number of guests, marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes, latest of menu, etc. Estimates food consumption and purchases or requisitions foodstuffs and kitchen supplies. Reviews menus, analyzes recipes, determines food, labor and overhead costs and assigns prices to menu items. Directs food apportionment procedures to control costs. Supervises cooking and other kitchen personnel and coordinates assignments to ensure economical and timely food production. Observes methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared and presented in prescribed manner.