Required Years of Experience
5 years
Job Details
Ember & Ash is a live-fire kitchen on East Passyunk Avenue, known for creative, ingredient-driven cooking rooted in technique and global inspiration. We’re looking for a Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen. Someone who’s both visionary and hands-on, capable of running a tight, passionate team while helping push our food forward.
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum 4 years of professional kitchen experience, including leadership in a scratch, high-caliber restaurant
- Strong understanding of live-fire cooking and whole-animal butchery (or the curiosity to master it)
- Proven ability to manage systems, ordering, and scheduling while maintaining quality and consistency
- A genuine respect for teamwork, mentorship, and hospitality — both in and out of the kitchen
What you’ll do:
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and lead BOH team
- Collaborate on menu development, seasonal changes, and creative events
- Uphold the integrity of our food, culture, and service standards
- Work closely with FOH leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience
We offer competitive pay, creative input in menu direction, and a collaborative environment that values growth and balance. If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Visionary Leadership
Hands On Management
Passion for culinary arts
Creativity in Menu Design
Adaptability to Seasonal Ingredients
Collaboration With Front of House Staff
Commitment to Quality Assurance
Ability to Inspire and Mentor Team Members
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At Ember & Ash, the fire never stops. Everything we serve touches the flames—smoke, char, and bold flavors built on seasonal ingredients and global inspiration. No rules, no set traditions—just damn good food cooked over an open hearth.
Owner and Executive Chef Scott Calhoun has spent nearly two decades in some of the country’s best kitchens, bringing his passion for wood-fired cooking, rich flavors, and deep hospitality to every plate. After training at the Culinary Institute of America and cooking at Jean-Georges in NYC, he landed in Philadelphia, working alongside Marc Vetri and Jeff Michaud at Osteria before leading the kitchen at Lo Spiedo and Parc on Rittenhouse Square.
Now, at Ember & Ash, he’s creating a fire-driven dining experience that’s laid-back, flavor-packed, and perfect for any night of the week. Whether you’re here for cocktails and bites at the bar, a long dinner by candlelight, or a lively night out with friends upstairs, Ember & Ash is where fire, food, and good company come together.
