Executive Chef - Hotel - Resort - Nature Based Event Venue

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Camp Navarro is seeking a talented and dynamic Executive Chef to lead our Culinary department. Our growing business is evolving from operating events and festivals to also incorporating transient hotel bookings for 2021. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in executing both catering at scale in addition to restaurant and more intimate, fine dining offerings. Experience with wood fired pizza ovens, as well as other forms of active/fire cooking, are major considerations to accompany traditional kitchen meal planning and execution. Showcasing Cal/Med cooking and other ethnic flavors is part of our vision and the preferred candidate is excited to build a world-class food program appropriate for our wine country venue with mainly a Bay Area clientele that knows and enjoys food and wine. This candidate is personable and represents Camp Navarro well with guests, staff and vendors, a highly organized, effective people manager with experience leading complex operations with a passion for nature, environmental stewardship.

This position is a year round, exempt role which includes competitive compensation, the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clientele and co-workers, and the joy of creating truly unique events in a stunning location!

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science or Arts or related certificate or equivalent work experience. Current Food Safety Manager Certification.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of Exec Chef or equivalent Kitchen Management experience.

Minimum of 6 years of food service experience, preferably with some experience in high volume banquet or catering food production.

Must have broad food and beverage knowledge and strong staff management capabilities.

Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including computer literacy and knowledge of basic word programming, spreadsheet, and data entry functions

Strong passion for culinary excellence

In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations

Extensive knowledge of menu development, cost and wage control

Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner

Resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests

Exceptional customer service skills

Demonstrates ability to understand and effectively implement written and verbal instructions

Strong team orientation and ability to work with any department to accomplish assigned tasks

Ability to quickly problem solve and make sensible decisions.

Excellent interpersonal skills and recognition by others as a respected member of the team

Must possess excellent attention to detail, a high level or organization, and the ability to multitask, follow through and re-prioritize well to meet deadlines on multiple projects.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time and complies with all Camp Navarro standards

Scheduling flexibility to meet operational needs

About Camp Navarro

Camp Navarro is Northern California's premier 'back to nature' hospitality property, and is available for corporate retreats, weddings, festivals, conferences, camps and other creative events and transient hotel bookings. Camp Navarro is ideally situated in the coastal redwoods between the Anderson Valley wine country and the spectacular Mendocino coast. The property features 32 cabins, 75 idyllic 'glamping' style lodging and camping units, a 10,000 square foot main lodge, and countless outdoor areas for dining, sports and activities. The team at Camp Navarro shares a passion for nature, environmental stewardship, and the protection and conservation of precious natural resources.Equal Opportunity Employer.

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