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Founding Executive Chef/ Opening Chef - New Brunch, Coffee & Champagne Concept
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Miss Dazee’s
Post Falls, ID (In Person)
$50,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Founding Executive Chef/ Opening Chef - New Brunch, Coffee & Champagne Concept Miss Dazee's Post Falls, ID Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 3 days ago Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Food quality maintenance Menu design Kitchen health and safety standards Sourcing Food safety management Upscale casual experience Recipe development Café Hospitality industry recruitment Startup experience Team leadership Operational management Food portioning Labor cost analysis Project timeline management Team development Developing staff training programs as a food service manager Vendor performance evaluation Financial operations management Kitchen cost control Inventory tracking for food cost management Hospitality industry experience Kitchen staff training Mentoring Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing kitchen staff Menu costing Restaurant cost management Senior level Full Job Description We are opening a unique brunch, coffee, and champagne restaurant and are looking for a Founding Executive Chef to help bring our vision to life. This is not a traditional chef position. We are seeking a culinary leader who is excited to build a restaurant from the ground up and play a key role in shaping the kitchen operation before opening day. We have a strong concept, brand vision, and menu direction already in place. We are looking for an experienced chef who can elevate and refine our ideas, create systems for execution, build and lead the kitchen team, and help ensure a successful launch. Responsibilities Menu Development & Culinary Leadership Refine and develop menu concepts Standardize recipes and portioning Create prep procedures and kitchen systems Conduct recipe testing and menu costing Ensure consistent food quality and presentation Restaurant Opening & Operations Assist with kitchen setup and workflow design Help evaluate equipment, vendors, and product sourcing Establish food safety, inventory, and operational systems Create opening timelines and training programs Support a successful restaurant launch Team Building Recruit, hire, and train kitchen staff Help select and onboard a Sous Chef and key team members Build a positive, accountable kitchen culture Lead and develop the culinary team Financial & Operational Management Manage food costs and labor costs Develop ordering and inventory procedures Maintain quality while supporting profitability Qualifications Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or senior kitchen leadership experience Experience opening or helping launch restaurants strongly preferred Strong background in brunch, café, upscale casual, or hospitality concepts Experience with menu development and food costing Proven ability to build and lead teams Strong organizational and communication skills Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is both a talented chef and a builder. We are looking for someone who enjoys creating systems, mentoring teams, solving problems, and helping transform a vision into a thriving restaurant. This role offers the opportunity to have meaningful influence on the culinary direction of the restaurant and become a foundational member of the leadership team.