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Requirements Qualified Applicants Must:

* Develop recipes with the understanding of consumer tastes and expectations while anticipating emerging food trends. Extensive knowledge of international cuisines required. International travel and work experience is essential.

* Create original presentations for plated and buffet services.

* Provide leadership, training and expertise to sous-chef, kitchen supervisors and kitchen staff. Must be able to manage over 60 kitchen employees. Bilingual is preferable (English and Spanish)

* Background in 5 star cuisine, with knowledge of preparation and reheating methods.

* Experience purchasing and maintaining inventory, quality of ingredients and kitchen equipment. Able to lower food and labor costs through effective purchasing and scheduling.

* Able to take ownership for activities and developments of the kitchen, all changes made and implemented to current work flow, as well as controlling productivity.

* Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures in compliance to federal, state and local regulations; HACCP knowledge and training a plus. Must have current ServSafe Certification.

This is a contract position with The Next Idea

Immediate opening for a Consulting Executive Chef for a new culinary concept in Los Angeles.

The Consulting Executive Chef is responsible for all aspects of the dining and menu program, including, but not limited to, menu creation, staffing and scheduling, inventory/budget control, food handling, preparation and storage, sanitation procedures and safety compliance.

Successful candidates will have organizational skills, goal and detail oriented, must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. EOE/M/F/V/D Drug Free Workplace.

Will train incoming full time Executive Chef.

6 Month contract