Head Chef

Good Thanks on Orchard St, LES is looking to go to the next level with an experienced  Head Chef.

Currently we have a very strong following and are very busy. Our kitchen and dining room has been recently renovated and we now want to elevate our kitchen and culinary program to be in line with our beautiful new space and working environment.

We are currently only a 8am-4pm operation. And we do events at least once a month of varying scale and style.

Responsibilities:
Menu Development:

• Seasonal new menu ideas
• Follow brand direction
• Recipes & Costing
• Competitive Analysis

Food Cost & Budgeting:

• Sourcing & purchasing practices & strategies
• Invoice organization
• Costing
• Managing vendor relationships
• Waste management
• Inventory management
• Spending within budget constraints

Management/Leadership:

• Motivation, setting & driving team goals
• Train all back of house positions
• FOH education where needed
• Staff all Line Cooks in accordance with company recruitment procedures
• Onboarding new staff
• Monitor efficiency, productivity, and workflow
• Ensure all staff operate according to Company handbook
• Make and post all BOH schedules staffing according to seasonal trends and scaling labour to revenue
• Edit timeclocks  
• Coordinate with payroll and approve weekly payroll

Health & Safety:

• Food Safety & Sanitation standards met
• Staff Training & Education on all food safety items
• Inspection ready at all times
• Follow proper food safety practices in all BOH as well as assist FOH.

Other:

• Manage event menus and service
• This role includes working the line 5 days a week. 

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Sous-Chef or above position
• 5+ years’ work experience in NYC 
• Fluent in the English language: ability to read, write and comprehend instructions
• Spanish speaking 
• Work efficiently, multi-tasking, and prioritize tasks
• Take initiative and work independently and professionally
• Have an outgoing personality and positive/respectful attitude
  
• Handle working in a high energy and fast paced environment
• Have a true love for the business and desire to serve guests
  
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 20 pounds without assistance + stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift