Executive Chef

2 days ago


Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Amore Full time
About Us

Amore is a vibrant restaurant in Downtown Fort Wayne, offering a unique dining experience that transports guests to the shores of Italy. We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team and create an exceptional culinary experience for our guests.

Job Summary

The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations of the restaurant, developing and creating new menu items, and managing kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for high-quality food and cooking techniques, with a creative and innovative approach. Strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and inspire a team are essential.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee and manage the day-to-day culinary operations of the restaurant
  • Develop and create new menu items that align with our company culture and philosophy
  • Remain hands-on and eyes-on at all times in every aspect of the kitchen
  • Manage kitchen staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Standardize recipes and plate presentations to ensure consistent quality
  • Collaborate with management to create a memorable and exceptional dining experience for guests
  • Oversee and ensure compliance with the total operating profit for the designated area of responsibility
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation in accordance with regulatory requirements and restaurant policies
  • Control food costs, inventory levels, and purchasing decisions to maximize profitability while maintaining quality and freshness
  • Ensures that positive and corrective review feedback is immediately provided to the entire BOH staff and coaches the BOH staff to exceed performance standards
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of previous experience as an Executive Chef/Head Chef in a full-service upscale dining establishment specializing in Italian cuisine
  • Passion for high-quality food and cooking techniques, with a creative and innovative approach
  • Strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and inspire a team
  • Ability to lead, coach, and develop their team
  • Dedication to strict sanitation guidelines and ability to develop SOPs
  • Must be systems and detailed oriented
  • Proven proficiency in inventory, ordering, scheduling, team building, and the ability to analyze food cost and labor cost
  • In-depth knowledge of cost and labor systems to maintain profitability and efficiency
  • A portfolio of previous work/original dishes is highly preferred
Benefits
  • Competitive salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 annually
  • Creativity of new menu items with great local ingredients
  • Health, dental, vision insurance benefits and 401k
  • Strong people-first culture
  • PTO/Vacation
  • Paid parking
  • Bonus potential
  • Opportunities for career growth for those who are driven


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