Head Chef
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Somerset is a new neighborhood bar and restaurant opening soon in Port Richmond, Philadelphia.
We’re building the kind of place that becomes part of the neighborhood: a drink after work, dinner at the bar, wings during the game, a burger on a weeknight, a bucket of ponies with a few friends outside, one more round before heading home.
We want the food here to matter here in an uncomplicated way; good, consistent, and worth coming back for.
We’re looking for a Head Chef to build and lead the kitchen from the beginning.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to run a clean, organized, efficient kitchen and takes pride in simple food done really well. We’re not looking for ego. We’re looking for taste, systems, leadership, and follow-through.
The menu will be focused and approachable: wings, burgers, sandwiches, veggies, seasonal specials, and bar food with enough care behind it that people notice.
What you’ll be responsible for
Leading the kitchen day to day
Helping finalize and execute the opening menu
Building prep systems, recipes, pars, and ordering routines
Hiring, training, and developing BOH staff
Maintaining consistency, cleanliness, speed, and quality
Managing food cost, waste, inventory, and vendor relationships
Creating a kitchen culture built on respect, accountability, and pride
Working closely with ownership and FOH leadership as the restaurant opens and grows
Who we’re looking for
Someone organized, calm, and direct
Someone who can cook and lead from the line when needed
Someone who understands that consistency is what brings people back
Someone who can teach, correct, motivate, and hold standards
Someone comfortable with a compact kitchen and busy service
Someone who values prep, communication, and clean systems
Someone who wants to help build a neighborhood place with staying power
Prior experience as a chef, sous chef, kitchen manager, or strong lead cook is preferred. ServSafe certification is preferred or should be obtained.
Compensation
Salary based on experience and role fit. We are open to discussing performance incentives and growth opportunities for the right person.
Schedule
Full-time. Evening and weekend availability required.
Location
Somerset
Port Richmond / Philadelphia, PA 19134
To apply
Send a resume and a short note about your background, how you like to run a kitchen, and why this project interests you.
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