Corporate Executive Chef

Company: Saz's Hospitality Group
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Executive Chef that will be responsible for all aspects of Saz's Hospitality Group (SHG) culinary success with our Restaurant, Festivals, and Catering operations. The ideal candidate will take pride in serving as an ambassador for SHG brands, as well as our community. As a key leader, the Corporate Executive Chef will maintain and exceed SHG standards, foster a positive culture and deliver The Finest guest experiences. This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive wage based on experience, plus a bonus structure.
Key Responsibilities of the Corporate Executive Chef

• Oversee the culinary operations of all divisions within Saz's Hospitality Group (SHG), including Saz's State House Restaurant, Saz's Catering, Saz's Catering Lake Country, Sazama's Fine Catering, Saz's Festivals
• Operate SHG kitchens with an ownership-minded approach - continuously identifying opportunities to improve profitability, elevate quality, and optimize systems to drive growth
• Accept feedback and direction from Ownership to ensure alignment with business goals and overall strategic vision
• Foster a culture that adheres to the mission, vision, and core values of SHG
• Establish, observe and uphold the highest standards of culinary creativity, presentation, flavor and quality
• Research, develop, and standardize menu items that are cross utilized by all divisions
• Manage sanitation and HACCP programs in all SHG divisions and collaborate with the health department to ensure compliance
• Design and execute standard operating procedures to maintain the highest standards of quality and consistency across divisions
• Develop and manage budgets for all SHG culinary departments - ensuring all are achieving targeted food and labor percentage goals
• Stay informed on the latest trends in the restaurant and food service industry
• Actively participate in networking and industry related events
  
  
  • Culinary degree and a minimum of 5 years culinary management experience in high volume operations
  • Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, and kitchen equipment operation
  • Experience with volume purchasing and inventory control
  • ServSafe Certification Essential Job Functions
    • Squat, kneel, climb ladders, or step stools as needed
    • Use industrial cleaning chemicals
    • Grip objects and tools (including wet or slippery items); utilize fine motor skills
    • Stand or sit up to 12 hours at a time
    • Lift up to 50 lbs to chest level and up to 30 lbs overhead
    • Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish is beneficial, but not required
    • Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
    • Consistent, timely attendance; availability for early morning hours, late nights, weekends, and some holidays as business volume and responsibilities dictate
    • Understanding of metric system of measurement Saz's State House opened in 1976, and we've grown for almost 49 years. Today, Saz's Hospitality Group offers amazing catering, festivals, and retail throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. True to our roots, we focus on building a team of caring and committed individuals who believe in stellar service to our guests and each other. We have curated our culture to reflect our team and show every team member our appreciation, support, and encouragement. Please be sure to visit www.Sazs.com to learn why we're a SEVEN time recipient of the Top Workplace Award.
      Saz's Hospitality Group is thrilled to offer a variety of benefits to full-time employees, including health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a variety of discounts and partner programs. All team members are eligible to enroll in HealthiestYou 24/7/365 telemedicine plan with monthly premiums paid 100% by Saz's and can participate in our 401(k) retirement plan with company match and receive free work shoes from our partners at Shoes for Crews!
      
      At Saz's, we want you to be YOU - we celebrate everyone for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills - creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
      
      
      
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