Executive Chef

We are seeking an Executive Chef with a passion for culinary arts and possesses great leadership skills to join our team You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and dedicate time to expanding our clientele base to establish the restaurant's brand and reputation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations
• Manage production, preparation, and presentation of all food
• Coordinate food and kitchenware orders from approved vendors
• Check freshness and quality of ingredients
• Assist in the development of menu items
• Standardize recipes and plate presentations
• Work with management to create a memorable experience for guests
• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
• Performs personnel functions including interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, and disciplinary actions as necessary
• Schedules and assigns work shifts

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-4+ years' experience in advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practices - Culinary degree preferred, however, experience will be taken into consideration
• Knowledge of cost and labor systems
• Possess consistent and stabile work experience and encompass the desire to operationally support the business as an individual contributor and a leader
• Possess ServSafe certification
• Passion for food and cooking techniques
• Strong leadership qualities, including motivation and goal-setting
• Experienced in training and leading team as well as production of large quantity of food; preparation and excellent knowledge of quality food operations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organization