Executive Chef The Lions Den 1837 - Mineral, Virginia / Lake Anna Area The Lions Den 1837 is looking for an experienced, hands-on Executive Chef to take full ownership of our kitchen and lead our BOH team. We are looking for more than someone who can cook great food. We need a leader who can run a kitchen — someone who takes responsibility for food quality, cleanliness, staffing, training, food cost, organization, prep, and execution. The right person should be able to walk into the kitchen, identify what needs attention, and take care of it without waiting to be told. What You'll Own Lead and manage all Back of House operations Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and execution Train and develop cooks so every station has properly trained coverage Build a dependable and accountable kitchen team Create and maintain prep systems, pars, recipes, and station standards Maintain a clean, organized, professional kitchen every day Manage BOH scheduling and labor within budget Monitor food cost and identify/correct unusual variances Manage ordering, inventory, waste, and product availability Ensure proper food storage, labeling, organization, and sanitation Hold the kitchen team accountable to established standards Work closely with FOH management to ensure smooth service Troubleshoot equipment and kitchen issues and take ownership of getting problems resolved Prepare the kitchen for busy services, special events, and large parties Continuously look for ways to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability What We're Looking For Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or strong Sous Chef ready for the next step Strong leadership and team-development skills Excellent kitchen organization and cleanliness standards Strong understanding of food cost, labor cost, inventory, ordering, and waste Ability to train cooks and build systems rather than relying on one or two key people Ability to stay organized and composed during high-volume service Strong communication with both FOH and BOH leadership Comfortable being held accountable for measurable results Someone who takes initiative and solves problems Reliable, professional, and consistent The Person We Want We want someone who treats the kitchen like their kitchen . If something isn't clean, fix it. If someone isn't trained, train them. If food cost is off, find out why. If a station isn't prepared, correct it. If equipment isn't working, take ownership of getting it addressed. This position is for someone who wants real responsibility and the authority to lead their department. About The Lions Den 1837 The Lions Den 1837 is a chef-driven restaurant located in historic Mineral, Virginia, near Lake Anna. We focus on providing our guests with excellent food, hospitality, and an experience worth returning for. We are part of the Lake Anna Restaurant Group , providing opportunities for long-term growth as our leadership team develops.

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

Primarily dinner service,

Wednesday-Sunday Location:

Mineral, VA Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Executive Chef:

5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person