Executive Chef

Forty 1 North, Newport's premier waterfront destination luxury resort is currently seeking an Executive Chef.

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensuring the finest quality and value of food products is available and presented to guests in all areas of the hotel
• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Development and preparation of menus suitable to each area of food & beverage, focusing on quality, creativity, presentation and guest expectations
• Ensures standards for both casual and contemporary cuisine styles; keeps current on industry trends
• Controls culinary employees' productivity within established criteria based on annual budgeted figures
• Controls all food inventories while maintaining food cost targets within the budgeted guidelines
• Development and application of Menu engineering principles in all outlets
• Ensures all aspects of health and safety are maintained, utilizing the ServSafe program as a model for health and safety within the kitchen
• Develop training programs will all kitchen employees
• Maintain and Develop Forty 1 North Culinary Apprenticeship program
• Ensures that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and is properly maintained and utilized
• Promotes and maintains a positive team role with all departments
• Promotes and emphasizes all health & safety programs
• Available and interested in media opportunities to showcase food & beverage products

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef is an asset
• Minimum 8-10 years experience within all areas of culinary field including tenure as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a similar sized property.
• Previous experience within the New York, Boston area a plus
• Proven track record as an administrator, trainer and developer, and a team player with strong communication and organizational skills with all departments
• Proven abilities in attaining targets in all key measurements
• Demonstrated ability to build a strong kitchen team through recruitment, training and organization
• Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of wines and viticulture.
• Strong leadership ability with specific strengths in quality production and innovative style
• Proven ability to achieve fiscal targets through implementation of inventory control logistics
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications
• Rhode Island Food Handlers Certification required.
• Forty 1 North is an EOE.