Executive Chef

The Executive Chef plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the restaurant in a fast-paced environment. This position involves overseeing kitchen staff, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring that high-quality meals are prepared and served efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organization skills and a have passion for the hospitality industry, with experience in fine dining or hospitality settings. We are looking for a leader, not just a cook.  Someone who can balance exceptional food quality with the business and operational responsibilities of running a successful kitchen.

Duties

• Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow.
• Take full ownership of daily kitchen operations
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to maintain quality and presentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste.
• Create special menus and maintain current menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Train new kitchen staff on cooking techniques, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during meal periods.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment and facilities to ensure proper maintenance.
• Write weekly schedules for BoH to maintain labor costs.
• Work with the General Manager to drive sales in catering and special events.

Skills

• Proven experience in food service management or a management role within a kitchen environment (2+ years preferred, 4+ years of line cook in a high volume role preferred)
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and regulations, be Servsafe certified.
• Have knowledge of kitchen operations, curing meats, and food preparation.
• Excellent culinary skills with experience as a cook in fine dining establishments preferred.
• Ability to manage inventory effectively and implement cost-control measures.
• Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests.

Job Type: Full-time/salary

Competitive Salary based on experience