Greek House Chefs Hiring for Executive Chef Job at Seattle, WA Full Time

Executive Chef

Greek House Chefs is looking to recruit chefs for its elite Blue Coat Army. We are a rapidly growing food service company seeking confident, professional, and welcoming chefs who want to start to make a difference within the industry.

Are you creative, independent, and considered a leader?

Do you find yourself pushing for more freedom, experiences, and a sense of community?

Have you been searching for a family friendly schedule, 5 weeks paid leave and a sense of personal security?

Unlike other similar food service companies, Greek House Chefs is known in the industry to have the most generous food budgets. You will be armed with plenty of gear, advanced technical resources, and a Management team above all others, so you will have all the tools you need to succeed. Our extensive Management support system is always available should you need help with a recipe, need help with a tailgate, or have a question about service.

– EXECUTIVE CHEF POSITION DESCRIPTION –

As an Executive Chef for Greek House Chefs, you will be expected to produce healthy, scratch-made food while maintaining friendly interactions with our clients on a daily basis. Have a results-orientated approach in creation of menus, maintain and submit budgets in a timely manner, all while communicating well with multiple service vendors.

Executive Chefs will be responsible for facilitating the day-to day operations of an on-site commercial kitchen. This position will require the individual to collaborate with our clients to create a balanced and creative menu, place product and supply orders through various vendors, source local produce, coordinate events, and design cost effective meals from scratch.

• JOB DUTIES –
• Must have Serv Safe certification upon employment. If you do not currently hold a certification, you will need to be enrolled in the earliest upcoming class. Company will pay for class if necessary.
• Collaborate with client and utilize various resources to make a creative and balanced weekly menu adhering to dietary restrictions (if applicable)
• Prepare delicious from-scratch meals, served in a timely manner.
• Typical work week is 45-50 hours throughout the school year. (Initial on-boarding and training will require additional hours than a typical work week schedule)
• Must have open availability for scheduling depending on chapter contract.
• Occasional late nights and/or weekends depending on account meal schedule
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. while in the workplace.
• Must have access to a smart phone for use of the company’s proprietary app used daily by our staff and clients.
• Timely submission of weekly menus while working ahead.
• You will be required to work 3 special events per semester that could fall on a night or weekend, depending on chapter contract. As the Executive Chef, you will plan these events in accordance with the house’s specifications.
• Ensure the overall relationship with the account is always positive and in good standing.
• Interact daily with students/clients providing excellent customer service
• Maintain product and supply inventory
• Maintain a weekly established budget

– BENEFITS –

• 5 weeks paid leave
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generously competitive salary compared to the rest of the Greek Life food service industry.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits provided through Greek House Chefs available to all employees.
• Dental benefits also available
• 401K package available
• On-going support from Campus Managers, Account Managers and Executive team.
• Peer-to-peer company supported connections and resources to the entire Blue Coat Army
• Promotions available from within
• Paid training
• Chef coats provided

For an insider look at our unique company and what we do, check out our website at www.greekhousechefs.com

To hear from some of our employees, check out our Employee Testimonial video at www.greekhousechefs.com/careers

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Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization