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Company Overview Our small restaurant offers a vibrant and welcoming dining atmosphere, emphasizing seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and innovative culinary creations. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and hospitality in a lively environment that celebrates both modern and classic flavors. Job Overview The Chef will be Off SUNDAY and half off WEDNESDAY, will get percentages on privates events. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to lead our kitchen team. This role involves overseeing daily food operations, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and presentation. The ideal candidate will bring strong culinary expertise, leadership skills, and a dedication to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Duties Lead food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring all dishes meet established quality standards and presentation expectations. Manage kitchen operations including inventory control, food safety sanitizing procedures, and cost control measures. Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance on food production, food handling, and team management to foster a collaborative environment. Oversee menu planning and development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and catering to dietary restrictions or special requests. Maintain strict adherence to food safety regulations and sanitation protocols to ensure a safe working environment. Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service during busy shifts and special events like banquets or catering. Monitor inventory levels regularly, placing orders as needed to prevent shortages while minimizing waste. Experience Proven experience in fine dining environments with a strong background in food production and kitchen management. Supervising experience in a restaurant or catering setting is essential. Extensive knowledge of food safety sanitizing procedures, inventory management, and cost control strategies. Demonstrated ability to manage teams effectively while maintaining high standards of culinary excellence. Experience with menu planning, catering services, and managing large-scale food service operations is highly desirable. Familiarity with dietary department practices and hospitality industry standards will be advantageous. Join us as a Chef where your leadership will inspire culinary innovation while delivering exceptional dining experiences!

Pay:

$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person