Executive Chef

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Thekitchenbistros Full time
Executive Chef Job Description

The Executive Chef at The Kitchen Bistro in Chicago, Illinois is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the planning, organization, training, and leadership of all Back of House (BOH) operations at the restaurant. This includes ensuring employees are performing their job responsibilities, managing food and labor costs, and supporting the team in regards to strategy, policies, service, staff, and food.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and manage the BOH, making decisions on matters of importance.
  • Maintain an accurate plan of BOH staffing needs, interview and hire candidates, and determine the applicability of experience and qualifications of job applicants.
  • Plan, implement, and oversee BOH employee supervision, discipline, training, development, and termination, providing direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues.
  • Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations, and conducting performance reviews, promoting growth within the staff through leadership and positive energy.
  • Lead by example, setting standards for service, maintaining discipline and structure, and promoting teamwork amongst the staff and management.
  • Manage shifts, including daily decision making, scheduling, product quality, and cleanliness, ensuring all financial and personnel duties for the BOH are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure a safe working environment, reducing the risk of injury and accidents, and work with the General Manager to investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality.
  • Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of the kitchen, ensuring compliance with operational standards, health department regulations, and all federal/state/local laws.
  • Ensure consistent high-quality food preparation and service, completing job responsibilities and performance objectives in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with the restaurant's standards.
Requirements:
  • Self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability, and outgoing nature.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Pleasant, polite manner, and neat professional appearance.
  • Able to handle pressure of coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory position for a full-service, high-volume, upscale dining restaurant or other food and beverage establishment with a similar capacity and clientele.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.
  • Having directly supervised at least 20 employees.
  • May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period of time.
  • The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
Working Conditions:

The Executive Chef will be required to perform all functions at the restaurant level, working with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment as well as operating office equipment. The physical demands of the job include standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking or hearing, and tasting or smelling. The employee is frequently required to walk and occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, and the company offers competitive benefits, including PTO and paid sick time, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellness reimbursement program, store discount, educational reimbursement, advancement opportunities, and a great company culture and community involvement.

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