Job Details
We are looking for a talented and passionate Executive Head Chef to lead the culinary team and delivering daily, the highest quality food and professionalism while ensuring the kitchen is of the highest standards of cleanliness.
The food will be of the highest quality from sourcing to execution of each dish. We invite the candidate to elevate classics and create new hyper seasonal dishes, Inspire, and lead the team and grow as a chef with the company.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Head Chef will be responsible for ensuring the daily pars are met and at the highest standard.
Uphold high standards for health, sanitation, and safety standards necessary in food handling and
overall cleanliness.
Influential leader
To conduct performance reviews, appraisals and leadership meetings.
Responsible for educating and training staff on safe work habits and proper standards of practice.
Purchase and produce top-quality food to create seasonal menus, maintain recipes, pictures and
specifications are followed as well as update signage and displays for dates, food displays for quality,
cleanliness, and food safety.
Ensure teamwork and constructive collaboration exists between the front and back of house staff
through proper communication and delegating tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and
kitchen operations.
Shares the overall responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment,
sanitation, Allergy’s and hygiene to Company and local standards.
Taste and review products daily to ensure quality and consistency with preparation and presentation.
Have a working knowledge of inventory ordering systems.
Candidates can expect:
Creative freedom of the menu with the ability to add seasonal/hyper-seasonal specials
To be part of a growing team, and regularly engage together in cross-company dialogue and
exchange
Quality of life: Consistent schedules with great work life balance
Free meals provided whilst on duty
Uniform provided and laundered
Guaranteed days off together
Compensation and Benefits
$100,000-105,000 salary
Pre-tax transit benefits
14 days Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Work life and wellness benefit platform
Working Advantage program with Retail, Restaurants & Activities discounts platform
401k retirement savings plan
Position Requirements:
Minimum of 3+ years experience working in a restaurant
Strong background in fine dining and/or Michelin training
A professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere
Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach
Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
NYC Food Protection certificate
Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision