Executive Chef

Savor…Catering by SMG has an excellent and immediate opening for an Executive Chef at the Jackson Convention Complex, in Jackson, Mississippi.  The successful candidate supervises all kitchen personnel, coordinates the daily work assignments for the Concessions - Catering/Banquet Department and administrates operational responsibilities within this Department. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Orders all raw food products with consideration to seasonal availability and competitive cost analysis.  Checks all deliveries for quality standards and correct pricing.Coordinates purchase orders for all expenditures with the Director of F&B and processes all invoices from vendors in a timely manner to insure accurate food cost, on a monthly basis.Participates in preparing the annual food and beverage budget and refers to it in regard to food cost and labor cost.Maintains a professional, efficient, and effective kitchen staff by hiring and training individuals in sanitary requirements, building procedures and proper/safe kitchen operations, in accordance with OSHA standards. Designs creative menus and plans production.  Establishes presentation technique and quality standards.Reviews menus, analyzes recipes and determines food, labor and overhead costs.Coordinates and directs cooks and other kitchen workers engaged in the preparing and cooking of foods to ensure high quality, efficient and profitable food service.Ability to work under limited supervision.Requires flexible hours that will vary due to function needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:Culinary Institute training or a related field preferred3-5 years of Executive or Sous Chef experience in a Convention Hotel or Convention Center preferredBasic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and culinary operations is essentialMinimum of 3 years direct supervisory experience

TO APPLY:

This position offers a competitive salary and benefit package.  Resumes must include salary requirements for consideration and may be sent to:

Nick Tierno
Savor…Regional Vice President
FAX: (305) 673-7435
EMAIL: ntierno@smgworld.com
No Phone Calls

SMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer