Product Development and Operations Support Chef

Title of Position – Product Development and Operations Support Chef

Compensation: $75k to $90k plus bonus potential

Department: Food Development 

Reports to: Senior Chef de Cuisine

Our Company is seeking a Product Development and Operations Support Chef who has a passion for Creating, Developing, Evaluating and Supporting.  Our mission can be described by this very simplistic philosophy; one that prides itself on hospitality and aims to create a culinary experience food lovers won't soon forget. We are an award-winning team of innovative and talented professionals who are passionate about the culinary arts. if this sounds like the type of Chef you are, Apply Immediately for our location in Honolulu, HI

Job Description:

The Developing and Operations Chef partners with the Chief Food Officer, Senior Chef de Cuisine, Sales Directors and SFK, Executive Director to develop and implement food programs that differentiate the offerings of SFOC

entities and create a destination for food. The position ensures the food offerings and execution meets

the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee and customer satisfaction, focuses on growing

revenues, and maximizes the financial performance of the department, providing a return on

investment. Provides operational support as needed.

Benefits:

• Bonus Structure (after 6months)
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; 6 years’ experience in the food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional area OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, BusinessAdministration, or related major; 4 years’ experience in the food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional area.
• Acute financial management skills.
• Passionate about food with great palette and sense of presentation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to change and work well in environment with time constraints.
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, performing work accurately and efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain food programs.
• Ability to effectively train and develop staff and build excitement.
• Ability to hold others accountable for following company standards and procedures.
• Ability to innovate and implement new ideas.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills including delegation skills.
• Ability to meet budgets including labor, food and applicable direct operating costs.
• Possesses administrative skills: knowledge of spreadsheet, database, word processing programs, general office equipment: copier, fax, scanner.
• Able to work independently and on a team.
• Willingness to be open, to learn, and take on new responsibilities.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.