This is an amazing opportunity for an up-and-coming chef to work in an independently-owned restaurant operated by seasoned hospitality professionals.
The Chef is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including effective leadership, excellent customer service skills, and supervision of department requirements and standards.
Responsibilities Include
- Lead and cook by example and provide guidance to all team members. Ensure kitchen operations are established and can run smoothly and efficiently in your absence.
- Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes and ensure that all cooks are following these standards.
- Coordinate training activities for kitchen and back-of-house associates to meet service level standards.
- Determination of purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items.
- Prepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and make appropriate recommendations for success.
- Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all company policies, service procedures, and standards - including Health Department regulations; always maintains excellent kitchen hygiene conditions.
- Have a working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies.
Position Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Chef in an Italian-driven concept with 10 years culinary experience in established restaurants.
- Knowledgeable in different regional Italian cuisine and products
- Must be a hands-on working chef
- Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
- ServSafe certifications are required.
- Possess financial knowledge of food and labor cost controls
- Possess a passion for culinary excellence with incredible skill to create exciting and accessible new dishes, appropriate for the venue's concept.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours, as needed.
- Proven ability to direct staff clearly and concisely while positively influencing employee behavior and performance.
- Maintains openness and willingness to learn new techniques and improve abilities.
- Think quickly, multitask, and adapt to changing situations while maintaining the highest quality of product and other established standards.
- Skilled in direct interaction with guests.
- Able to build an effective relationship based on respect, trust, and integrity with clients
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs during a shift if needed
Compensation Is Dependent Upon Experience.
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Bonus/Commission: No
