Are you a dynamic and energetic culinary professional capable of leading a team and providing our guests with an exceptional dining experience? Our popular restaurant seeks a skilled executive chef who can create innovative menus and dishes, supervise all food leaving the kitchen, and ensure health and safety requirements are followed. Our ideal candidate is not only responsible for the food but is a creative leader capable of hiring and developing exceptional culinary talent to provide diners with the highest levels of quality. Experience as an executive chef or a high-performing sous chef is required. Apply now if you're ready to bring your passion for food to our fantastic team!

Responsibilities:

--- Combine diverse ingredients in a unique way to create new and distinctive menu items and specials
--- Coordinate all kitchen food preparation, including processes, portioning, garnishing, and ensure that all meals and dishes are presented elegantly
--- Set and monitor performance criteria for team members, as well as provide advice and direction to support and maintain an efficient kitchen
--- Exceed guest expectations while increasing sales and profits and overseeing the success of day-to-day operations of the restaurant kitchen
--- Recruit, train, and lead all kitchen personnel while instilling a sense of teamwork through positive feedback, mentoring, and support


Qualifications:

--- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
--- Understanding and compliance with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage
--- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with guests and other team members
--- This role requires 7-8 years of culinary experience
--- Outstanding management abilities, as well as experience leading, inspiring, and building a team


About Company:
The Brae Loch Inn is a Cazenovia institution, serving guests since 1946. The restaurant had been family-owned for all 79 years and continues to honor its Scottish roots.