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Head Chef
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Yannis Pizza Restaurant
Hartford, CT (In Person)
$62,400 Salary, Full-Time
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he Opportunity Yannis Pizza Restaurant is an established casual/family Italian American restaurant in Newington, CT, with a loyal, long-standing customer base. We're seeking an experienced Head Chef to take full ownership of our kitchen — someone who leads with confidence, cooks with pride, and brings creativity to the menu every day. This is a hands-on leadership role with real creative latitude. You'll shape our daily specials, refine our soups and desserts, and uphold the quality our regulars have come to expect. Responsibilities Lead daily kitchen operations and set the standard for the team Develop and execute creative daily specials Prepare house-made soups, desserts, pizzas, and classic Italian American fare Manage prep, ordering, inventory, and food cost Train, mentor, and lead kitchen staff Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across the menu Ensure full compliance with health and sanitation standards What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Lead Strong foundation in Italian American cuisine; pizza experience a plus A creative cook who takes pride in specials, soups, and desserts A natural leader who can run a kitchen and develop a team Organized, dependable, and steady under pressure ServSafe certification preferred What We Offer Competitive pay: $25-$35/hour based on experience Full-time, stable role with an established restaurant Creative control over specials and menu direction A supportive team and loyal customer base Free/discounted meals If you're ready to lead a kitchen where your craft is valued, we'd love to hear from you.