Travel Exec Chef -Detroit based
Company: Compass Group
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Unidine Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!An industry leading
hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its
exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to
craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine's commitment to scratch
cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues
to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of
clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and
bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary.
That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes
for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to
be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and
resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our
award-winning team! Job Summary
The Traveling Resource Culinarian has the responsibility for
leading the dining service team members toward client satisfaction
with food quality and meal service from pre-opening of the
business, during opening, and after transition of new business.
This position involves being onsite two weeks prior to opening and
the initial 3 -4 weeks of opening.The successful leader will be
responsible for developing effective working relationships with
clients and team members while training and directing the team
towards providing outstanding client and customer dining services.
TRC's are responsible, without limitation, to ensure the smooth
operation of the facility and position you are supporting. As
travel to and from locations is normal for TRCs, working a 10 day
on, four day off is the typical schedule, however there are
occasions where shifts are more standard, working five 10-hour
shifts days each week or 50 hours per week including weekend and
holiday rotations. Essential Tasks and Functions
- As the Lead Culinarian you will be responsible for management
of the kitchen and all food production at the new Unidine
Operations. In most cases you will be working with Traveling
Resource Team Lead and Traveling Resource FOH/systems
managers.
- Your ability to implement a regimented designed process as a
part of the transition management and culinary team, is essential,
opening new business at our client facilities.
- Flexibility, the ability to adapt on the move in facility
transitions will be very important, each transition follows a
designed process however there is a potential that change requests
can alter our plan.
- A working understanding of all systems & processes is
essential, all vertical LOB; Senior Living, Health Care, Corporate
Culinary and retail management.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely(verbal and
written) with residents/guests and know what, when and how to
communicate depending on the audience and subject matter
(sensitivity and timing)
- Ability to train new Executive Chef and production staff on all
required production systems and processes
- Ensures high quality, good tasting and well-presented foods are
served to all residents, population in all areas within established
time framesEssential Tasks and Functions
- Development of facility food tracking systems and processes,
review, train staff on use of daily production records
- Develop and implement menus and prescribed recipes.
- Proficient forecasting and production, ensure all product is
delivered on time and at proper temperatures
- Responsible for Food and supply purchasing - adhering to
product specifications and authorized vendors.
- Develop and implement job flows for all kitchen and production
staff.
- Scheduling and supervision of culinary department personnel
with adherence to our productivity metrics.
- Create and maintain excellent relationships with the residents,
Executive Director, fellow department heads and staff.
- Administer scheduled training, in service and informational
meetings to facilitate consistent implementation of production,
service and sanitation standards.
- Adhere to production operating budget (financial and
productivity) and complete reporting responsibilities on a
daily/weekly basis.
- Collaboration on menus and recipes with onsite Health, Wellness
and Nutritional Director.
- Assure regulatory compliance for production and sanitation with
detailed and organized program documentationEducation and
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience as an Executive Chef or Chef
Manager.
- Prior experience in dining service transitions and openings is
preferred.
- Serve Safe, CDM and Allergen certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts or
Hotel/Restaurant Management is highly desirable; having completed
Certified Dietary Management program preferred.
- The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced
environment that offers unlimited growth opportunities and rewards
achievements.Work Environment
- Scheduling may require 10 day on and 4 day off scheduling this
will be determined by support needs and transition of business.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- This position requires extensive travel 70%-80%.
- Requires work with extreme heat conditions and frequent
interaction with heated equipment, grease, and other at-risk
conditions.
- Computer knowledge and ability to work with multiple software
programs is essential.
- Involves repetitive motion; walking and/or standing for
extended periods of time.
- Frequent lifting, pushing, and carrying.
- Requires repetitive wrist motion.Apply to Unidine today!Unidine
is a member of Compass Group USACompass Group is an equal
opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all
Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities,
achievements, and experience without regard to race, national
origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or any other classification protected by
law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential
functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a
reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not
necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities,
skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While
this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position
posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the
essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los
Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for
Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)Associates at Unidine are offered
many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Unidine maintains a drug-free
workplace.Req ID:1169004UnidineJULIA
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Keywords: Compass Group, Dearborn , Travel Exec Chef -Detroit based, Hospitality & Tourism , Dearborn, Michigan
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