Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Love where you work and still have time to spend with your family! Located in the charming mountain town of Blowing Rock, NC, Meadowbrook Inn is a tranquil mountain retreat located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Savara Hospitality is seeking a creative energetic Executive Chef to join the Meadowbrook team! Very competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental and vision insurance along with 401(k) plan, and paid time off annually.

Job Summary:

The Executive Chef position is responsible for preparing signature breakfast items and meals for group events, ordering food, and ensuring kitchen and banquet staff comply with health department requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Executing all food portions of events, on-property vending and breakfast programs.
• Hiring, scheduling, and directing all kitchen staff
• Developing new menus for group sales clients
• Maintaining an accurate monthly inventory of kitchen small wares and all food items
• Ordering all needed food and kitchen supplies
• Maintaining the mise en place for all food and beverage programs
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas
• Staying updated and in compliance with Health Department requirements and safe food practices
• Maintaining food and labor cost
• Performs other duties as assigned. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to guest requests.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• The ability to provide an excellent level of customer service, even in stressful situations.
• Willingness to work long hours, irregular shifts, and on weekends and holidays.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Restaurant or event experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Able to climb ladders
• Able to climb stairs
• Able to walk hallways and perimeter of property
• Able to twist, bend, reach and pull
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Competitive Compensation and Benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and tuition and student loan reimbursement programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. This is a position which will require work on weekends, nights and holidays.

EOE/AA. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.