Pacifica Hotels is looking for a Corporate Executive Chef to join the Home Office team! The Corporate Executive Chef is responsible for assisting the Corporate Director of Food and Beverage in elevating the company’s overall culinary performance. This includes but is not limited to, training, team member development, onsite culinary audits, development and execution of F&B COGS, and mid to long-term task force work. This position requires flexibility to report to properties to work alongside culinary team members.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to:
• Aids in the recruitment and selection of culinary talent as needed.
• Trains and develops culinary team members across the company.
• Works with Corporate Director of Food and Beverage on developing, rolling out, and updating processes, procedures, and policies with respect to all aspects of F&B from food safety, food cost, to general operation of the kitchen.
• Assists in the evaluation of new and existing kitchen layouts, equipment, systems, and processes.
• Aids in menu development for new or existing operations
• Develops order guides for new or existing operations
• Develops costing sheets for new or existing operations
• Works with property level teams to optimize procurement, targeting the 80% use of using Pacifica’s procurement partner for all food purchases.
• Works with property teams to ensure the proper and accurate execution of food inventories.
• Participates in internal VIP tastings & menus to include ribbon cuttings, anniversaries, corporate retreats, and new openings.
• Participates in the roll out of new menus and concepts both remotely and on-property as needed.
• Drives talent development for corporate culinary team by assisting in the oversight and development of culinary assets in the field.
• Provides information and assistance to employees, vendors, and business contacts for routine questions or issues dealing with procurement, inventory management and/or cost of goods.
• Reviews and provides oversight and feedback to culinary teams on local health inspections.
• Reviews and provides feedback and oversight to culinary teams on the Ecosure monthly audit results.
• Provides on-going proactive and reactive property-level culinary training.
• Assists with additional projects, deployments and implementation schedules as needed.
• Provides weekly progress updates
• Participates with the Senior Management Team in the development, review, and distribution of Standards of Excellence for both corporate and property level needs.

***Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. ***

Supervisory Responsibility:
Administrative office staff and general supervision and management of employees while functioning in onsite task-force assignments.

Working Conditions/Environment:
Hotel onsite environment - front and back of house, including the interior and exterior of the hotels.

Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a college or combination of education, training, or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this position’s job duties

Knowledge/Experience:
• 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef, FB Manager, Supervisor
• Combined branded and independent hotel experience preferred.
• Full-service hotel experience.
• Experience in hotel openings and acquisitions preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in using MS Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Professionalism and confidentiality are essential, with a strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation, office practices and procedures

Skills/Abilities/Other Requirements:
• Ability to consistently display courtesy, etiquette, and enthusiasm on the phone and in-person
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain comprehensive and cohesive records
• Must possess the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to write and communicate in a professional manner
• Ability to adjust schedule and be present during the changing business needs.
• Ability to travel on business and assignment.

Health Benefits, Travel Perks & More
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k, Vacation and Sick Leave are offered with this position along with a Team Member Travel Program, encouraging each team member to visit sister properties and enjoy exclusive team member rates for rest and relaxation. Our client also encourages quarterly team building and giving back to the communities in which they work through regular volunteering, and select charity promotions throughout the year.

Salary Range: $110,000-$135,0000 annually