Executive Chef - City Cruises - San Francisco / Berkeley

Company: City Experiences
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Executive Chef - City Cruises - San Francisco / BerkeleyCity Experiences is seeking an Executive Chef for our operation in San Francisco and Berkeley.About You:This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.About the Opportunity:The City Executive Chef will successfully manage back-of-the-house cruise execution to ensure consistently high levels of quality, service, sanitation, and guest satisfaction while maintaining a high level of profitability.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage back-of-the-house staff, including recruitment, training, coaching/discipline, and retention.
• Ensure effective execution of each cruise according to the specifications of the Product Management Guide.
• Direct the efforts of the kitchen staff and ride cruises to observe & coach sous chefs and Kitchen Supervisors.
• Identify and deliver skills training needs for all kitchen staff.
• Work with kitchen management team members to evaluate performance/skills and provide necessary coaching.
• Ensure adherence to health department sanitation codes and Company's strict standards of sanitation.
• Work with Food & Beverage Director(s) to develop all kitchen budgets according to company guidelines.
• Maintain close liaison between the kitchen and other departments.
• Resolve guest service issues in conjunction with the on-duty Restaurant Manager.
• Monitor and control all costs associated with the kitchen operation in accordance with budget.
• Purchase food products and cleaning supplies according to established procedures.
• Administer payroll system including scheduling, checking, transmitting, and processing.
• Ensure compliance with all state and local health requirements.Requirements & Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of total kitchen experience in full-service/banquet, high volume environment required.
  • Five (5) years' kitchen management experience plus either minimum two (2) years' formal culinary training or two (2) years' additional kitchen experience.
  • Knowledge of health department sanitation codes & requirements.
  • Must have ServSafe Certification.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.About Us:City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually.The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.
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