Executive Chef/ F & B Kitchen Manager

Schulte Hospitality Group, a fast-growing hotel management company headquartered in Louisville, KY is seeking and Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager for our Hilton Garden Inn Merrillville, IN.  This is a working chef/restaurant manager position whose focus is on providing quality product and customer service.

This is a key position that will be responsible for:

• Cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and adjacent areas
• Creative menu planning to adjust to guest needs
• Overseeing food preparation
• Checking quality of food deliveries
• Ordering all food and cleaning supplies and maintaining proper supply levels
• Maintaining costs within budget levels
• Manage labor costs, schedules and productivity
• Hiring, coaching and disciplining direct reports
• Interacting positively and professionally with guests to resolve issues
• Maintaining Beverage inventories and controls
• Acting as Manager on duty as required

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• Drive for Results
• Business Acumen
• Hiring and Staffing
• Developing Direct reports and others
• Decision quality
• Customer focus
• Informing
• Integrity/trust

In addition, we require the following specific job knowledge, skill and ability.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
• Excellent time management skills
• In-depth knowledge of restaurant/kitchen operations
• Basic math and computer skills including Microsoft office
• Knowledge of restaurant point of sale systems

Experience

• Minimum 3 years in kitchen management or as a Chef, preferably with the Hilton brand

Education

• Minimum of High School education, post-high school preferred

Schulte Hospitality Group offers a very comprehensive salary and benefit package along with a culture that is focused on professional growth for our employees.

Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer