We are looking for an experienced and creative chef to join our fast-paced team.You must have proven success in the kitchen as a leader that can motivate and teach the kitchen staff with confidence and creativity. You will be responsible for meeting food and labor targets, managing all kitchen labor, creating and executing menus, maintaining quality food production and mananging inventory and purchasing.

Executive Chef Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and direct all food preparation, from prep through service
• Monitor the quality of all food and beverages
• Track, record, and maintain inventory stock including foods, beverages, and kitchen supplies
• Plans, prepares and executes banquets and maintains catering menu quality standards
• Delegate daily tasks to kitchen staff; managing their progress throughout the day
• Oversee entire kitchen staff activity and ensure efficient work
• Ensures proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staff
• Order and inventory of all foods
• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with health and safety standards
• Oversee repairs of kitchen appliances
• Designs and plating/presentation techniques for banquet dishes and displays
• Determines pricing and accurate costings for menu items
• Hire and train new kitchen staff
• Work efficiently to resolve any problems that arise in the kitchen
• Research and implement new culinary trends
• Maintain a clean kitchen and abide by all state food safety and sanitation laws

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years experience in high volume banquet facility
• Ordering and inventory of all food items for banquets
• Prep and Execution of events
• Hiring, training, and managing all kitchen staff
• Adhering to all safety and health requirements
• Ensuring food quality and consistency for all events
• Adhering to proper budgets and food costings
• Creating and pricing of menus
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Creating a team atmosphere for all employees

The foundry was built in the early 1900’s as a manufacturing plant for Railroad signals which changed the age of the railroad industry forever. With its impressive façade, and floor to ceiling windows, its magnificent appearance represents Buffalo’s prestigious heritage and notable history. The Foundry has been refurbished to its original elegance and grandeur with a chic, industrial stylish hotel and banquet venue in WNY. Our hotel places you centrally located to some of Buffalo’s premier attractions. Minutes away from Buffalo’s prestigious Albright Knox Art Gallery, the renowned Burchfield Penny Art Center, The Historical Museum, The Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo State College and an array of specialty shops and restaurants on the Elmwood Avenue strip. Visit Niagara Falls, only a short distance to one of the seven wonders of the world. Only minutes away from downtown Buffalo, the Foundry Suites is the place to stay.