City Experiences is seeking an Executive Chef for our City Cruises operation in San Diego.
About You:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.
About the Opportunity:
The Executive Chef works hands-on to successfully manage back of the house cruise execution to ensure consistently high levels of quality, service, sanitation, and guest satisfaction while maintaining a high level of profitability. The best applicant is technically competent in food preparation and production, contributes to all galley operations, is hospitable to coworkers and guests, and acts safely and responsibly.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage back-of-the-house staff, including recruitment, training, coaching/discipline, and retention
Ensure effective execution of each cruise (back-of-the house only) so that guests receive a high quality, amazing experience on each cruise.
Routinely execute cruises 2-3 shifts per week; Identify and deliver skills training opportunities for all kitchen crew
Invest in kitchen management crew to evaluate performance/skills and provide necessary coaching
Adhere to all health department sanitation codes and requirements to maintain the Company’s strict standards of sanitation
Foster closer liaison between culinary and other departments to fortify collaboration within the organization
Follow company recipes and product specifications to prepare and produce high quality food
Establish department priorities and execute against them based on long-term vision
Work closely with Food & Beverage Director(s) to manage labor and budgets according to company guidelines
Work with Food & Beverage Director(s) to build career paths for kitchen management crew; Build bench strength
Ride cruises to observe & coach Sous Chef and/or Kitchen Supervisors on effective preparation & management
Maintain a routine cleaning schedule for galley including daily cleaning of equipment, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and floors
Coordinate weekly inventory and verify discrepancies
Be an ambassador and active participant in our shared values and customer service program (RESPECT)
Actively engage with guests whenever present: Table touches, description of dish components and allergens
Order and maintain food and supplies at a rotating par level of 14 days
Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards; be an example for the crew
Additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Minimum of five (5) years of total kitchen experience in full-service/banquet, high volume environment required
Three (3) years kitchen management experience plus either minimum two (2) years’ formal culinary training or two (2) years’ additional kitchen experience in a full-service/banquet, high volume environment
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must have ServSafe Certification
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (especially Word & Excel)
Valid driver’s license is required. Travel between ports is essential for the operation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, and consistently meet deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests
Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others
The nature of the work may be strenuous - will work for extended periods without sitting
Ability to work in confined spaces and perform duties within extreme temperature ranges
Grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule
Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
About Us:
City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.
Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
We encourage qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply.
