Executive Chef

At Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, we're seeking a dynamic and creative culinary professional to join our team as a Sous Chef. This is an outstanding opportunity for a food lover with a flair for leading a team of culinary professionals, dedicated to excellence and passionate about great Italian food and fine wine.

We offer a banquet of benefits that will protect your health, ensure your future, and provide the tools you need to succeed at work and in life. Our competitive pay package includes a salary of $65-80k based on experience, quarterly bonus opportunities, medical, dental, and life insurance for you and your family, domestic partner benefits, flexible dependent and health spending accounts, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to maintain standards of quality, quantity, portion control, minimization of waste, taste, and presentation.
• Ensure consistent adherence to local/state/federal food safety and sanitation standards and principles.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels in accordance with sales volume and storage procedures, including placing food and supply orders.
• Monitor and manage costs and profitability.
• Maintain restaurant equipment and building in accordance with company guidelines for safety, organization, and sanitation.
• Provide leadership to deliver on all brand standards.
• Provide in-the-moment and regularly scheduled performance feedback to team members.
• Receive deliveries, approve invoices, and monitor inventory levels.
• Recruit, select, train, develop, and retain team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Engage with team members and guests to maximize the guest dining experience.
• Assist in implementing and promoting in-restaurant programs and strategies to build sales.
• Participate in restaurant-sponsored community events and activities.
• Lead by example and maintain a restaurant culture that brings the company vision and values to life.
• Support goals and objectives of the leadership team.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lead others and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable of food, beverages, and basic preparation methods.
• Robust knowledge of different types of wines and growing regions, including the ability to describe taste and aroma and recommended pairings.
• Ability to sell, serve, and supervise the sale of alcohol.
• 3+ years of previous full-service restaurant management experience.
• Previous experience specifically with wine sales, promotion, and/or education.
• Communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.