Executive Chef

Location: Orlando, FL

Description:Lackmann Culinary Services is currently looking for an Executive Chef in the Orlando, Florida area. The Executive Chef will provide Food Service for a school of 150 students and a daycare of 90 students; 2 meals and 2 snacks daily, along with a cafe that is open to staff and the public Monday - Friday.  Full service catering is also provided 7 days a week if needed.

The ideal candidates will have:
-The ability to be involved with all operations at all times
-Culinary management experience
-Retail food experience
-Catering/Banquet experience
-Experience managing other managers, supervisors, and hourly team members
-Experience leading and training a culinary staff
-Experience with food and labor management systems
-Excellent client relationships
-Excellent guest service skills
-Experience with online ordering systems

Successful candidates...
-Must have a minimum of 5+ years culinary management experience in a food service and retail environment
-Must have strong organizational and oral and written communication skills
-Must have outstanding knowledge of account profitability, budgeting, purchasing and inventory control
-Must be a team player, motivator, and leader
-Must be a motivated self starter who will operate the business like it is their own
-Preferably will have a degree from a Technical, Trade, or Vocational School
-Must have excellent knowledge of food safety, sanitation and HACCP
-Must have experience in catering and menu design.

We are sorry but there is no relocation accommodations available for this position.

If you believe this opportunity is right for you please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to the address, fax or email address below.

Lackmann Culinary Services

Kelly Flanigan
Director of Recruitment
Lackmann Culinary Services
303 Crossways Park Drive
Woodbury, New York 11797

Phone: (516) 370-6225
Fax: (516) 364-9788

E-mail: kflanigan@lackmann.com

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