Head Chef

Job Summary

Columbia Woodlands is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join our growing team Ability to work weekends and nights is mandatory. A self-disciplined and creatively motivated individual will thrive on our team. If you are a leader with a positive attitude, calm and collected under pressure, and strong communicative skills, please don't hesitate to apply

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
• Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and clean up
• Align tasks and supervise chefs and staff to ensure quality
• Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively
• Resolve issue as they arise so that customers continue to receive their orders in a timely manner
• Make sure that all kitchen and wait staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen
• Direct monthly inventory
• Maintain vendor relationships
• Recruit, hire, and train chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff
• Maintain kitchen equipment; schedule repairs and additional maintenance as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Associates degree in culinary arts preferred but not required
• 3+ years of experience in a back-of-house management position
• Significant experience as a sous chef or line cook
• Strong Attention to detail
• Creativity
• Ability to remain productive when pulled in many different directions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbia Woodlands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Columbia Woodlands is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.