Head Chef

We are a high volume restaurant and looking for the following criteria: An excellent record of kitchen management, communication, and strong leadership skills with close attention to detail

• Providing nutritious and locally sourced food seasonally
• Capable of planning, organizing, controlling, and directing the work of employees while ensuring quality and consistency in preparation of all food items and guest relations
• Be able to stay relevant with current as well as up-and-coming cooking trends and best practices
• Develop seasonal & specialty event menus, modify or create new ones (plan, prepare, & execute) while meeting food quality standards
• Create and standardize recipes
• Design food presentation aesthetics
• Required to prepare meals & delegate work to kitchen staff during the restaurants' busy times
• Control labor and operating expenses through budgeting, and purchasing decisions
• Responsible for food orders
• Inventory and production record controls
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Shared responsibility in interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling and managing BOH personnel
• Responsible for performance reviews, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen
• Understanding of BOH control systems & basic computing software such as Microsoft excel and word
• Capable of working well under pressure situations while keeping a positive attitude
• 55-60 hour work week. Competitive compensation is based on experience and work ethic. Required Qualifications
• Degree in culinary arts or related certificate, or proven working experience as Head Chef.
• Serv-Safe certified
• Stable history with previous employment
• Must be dependable, reliable, and motivated with an attention to detail Preferred Qualifications
• Hospitality / Food Service accounting degree, background, or previous experience

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Experience:

Culinary experience: 5 years (Required)

Cooking:

5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

ServSafe (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person