Executive Chef - Upscale Casual Restaurant
$100,000 - $110,000 + Bonus
DESCRIPTION:
The Executive Chef is responsible for managing all operations of the kitchen to achieve stated objectives in food quality, costs, employee retention, training, and sanitation. This is a successful Breakfast Lunch and Dinner operation looking for a leader.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee every aspect of the kitchen's operations, ensuring all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards
- Monitor and optimize food costs by managing portion control, waste reduction, and efficient use of ingredients
- Manage staff scheduling and productivity to keep labor costs within budget
- Regularly analyze the restaurant's financial performance, making adjustments to food costs, pricing, and operations as necessary
- Recruit skilled culinary staff and provide comprehensive training to ensure high standards
- Foster a positive and professional kitchen environment conducive to skill development and high performance
- Oversee the ordering of supplies and maintain proper inventory control levels
- Work closely with the General Manager to ensure the culinary and service aspects of the restaurant operate seamlessly
- Develop and maintain efficient systems for kitchen operations, ensuring the team adheres to these systems to maintain consistency and efficiency in the kitchen
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Bonus potential
- Shift meals and dining discounts
- Relocation assistance
Desired Skills & Experience:
- 4+ years of experience as an Executive Chef for a $5M+ full-service restaurant
- Energetic, creative, passionate about building and growing a business
- Strong financial, budgetary, and cost control practices
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills, calm and patient, approachable and kind
EOE - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER