San Diego Zoo Internships – Restaurant Chef

Job Description:

The Chef is responsible for assigned kitchen and banquet culinary execution. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily operations of full-service restaurant, banquets/catering and commissary kitchen including accuracy in product ordering, forecasting and scheduling.
• Collaborate with internal and external stake holders on menus and culinary event execution.
• Develops best practice facility standards and provides guidance and performance expectations to meet DEH standards.
• Creates and implements new menus, standardized menu items and custom menu items for restaurants and banquets/catering operations considering current food trends.
• Ensures proper equipment is in place and functional.
• In collaboration with the Executive Chef, plans preparation and execution of special events, banquets and themed menus.
• Responsible for execution of administrative organizational requirements up to but not limited to scheduling and payroll.
• Responsible for oversight of kitchen staff including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, mentoring and performance management.
• Successfully partners with Front of the House/Catering and Restaurant Management Teams.

Job Requirements:

• Effective supervisory and training skills for a large culinary team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule at the direction of the Executive Chef in support of Full-Service Restaurant, Banquets & Catering, Quick
• Service Stands/Restaurants on property as well as our Commissary Operations that supply food to a variety of our Quick Service Restaurants/Stands on property.
• Knowledge of various styles of cuisine preparation and presentation.

Qualification & Experience:

• Flexible/Adaptable experience in a restaurant or banquets/catering kitchen with responsibility for food quality, overall production, management experience.
• Certified Culinarian (CC)-ACF Certification from an accredited culinary program or equivalent specialized training required.
• Experience in high volume, fast-paced kitchen operations ideally in both a restaurant and in offsite banquets/catering operations.
• Able to handle highly complex, fast paced situations with a high level of tact and diplomacy.
• Strong working knowledge of team building techniques and successful application.
• Strong working knowledge of food safety rules and regulations.
• Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Job Details:

Company: San Diego Zoo Global

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: San Diego, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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