Head Chef

We are looking for a Head Chef for our Monona Drive location; someone who takes pride in their kitchen, their team, and the product they deliver. At Ancora, we are a small team; our kitchen manager works alongside our sous chef, cooks on the line, helps develop recipes, creates specials, oversees deliveries, maintains kitchen cleanliness and organization, and works alongside our GM to hire and further develop team members. The ideal kitchen manager is passionate about quality food, detail oriented and a skilled communicator and motivator. Strong communication and respect for all team members and customers is required.

About us:

We are a well-established, woman owned, Madison café that specializes in all things brunch, and are open 7 days per week. We take great pride in our business and the relationships we have built with our customers and staff over the years. Our customers have come to expect speedy, consistent, and delicious products from us, and that is what we always aim to deliver. Our staff is a tight knit family, who treats each other with respect and kindness. We have NO tolerance for bullying or any form of abuse.

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:

• Manages back-of-house operations during scheduled shifts that include staff support and scheduling. This position reports directly to cafe GM.
• Ensures that kitchen operations and staff are following all established food safety standards; maintains a culture of safety-first
• Staffs, trains and develops team members through ongoing training and coaching.
• Be highly proficient in line cooking, prep work, cleaning and organizing; leads staff by example. No one is above any task in our café.
• Prepares back-of-house schedules and ensures that areas of responsibility are staffed properly for all shifts.
• Carefully observes kitchen operations and addresses any issues. Provide feedback and suggestions both up and down the chain of command
• Identifies operational opportunities to build sales, control costs, and improve efficiency and implements plans to address. Manage labor and food costs to ensure cafe profitability
• Manage the purchasing, receiving and storing of food products to minimize waste
• Collaborates with the BOH Operations Manager to develop recipes for new menu items and organize proper training of staff on menu changes. Communicates operational changes by the BOH Operations Manager to the back-of-house staff
• Fosters and leads by example with open communication between back-of-house and front-of-house staff.
• Organizes and completes daily cleaning/maintenance checklist as well as proper deep cleans.
• Ensures routine equipment maintenance is being performed

Required Skills:

• ServSafe Manager Certified, or able to acquire certification within 90 days of hire
• Ability to work on your feet for eight hours a day
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds at a time on a regular basis
• A *minimum* of 2 years previous experience in a commercial kitchen required AND/OR 1 year previous supervisory experience required
• High level of professionalism and respect for teammates and customers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Cleanliness and proper knowledge of food safety is key
• Excellent verbal communication and organization skills
• A working knowledge of Google Suite is strongly preferred but but not required

Holiday Business Hours:

Memorial Day: 8:00-3:00p

July 4th: 7:00-3:00p

Labor Day: 8:00-3:00p

Thanksgiving: closed

Day After Thanksgiving: 8:00-3:00

December 23: Normal hours

December 24: closed

December 25: closed

December 26: 8:00-3:00p

Jan 1st: 8:00-3:00

Job Types Available: Full-time (40hrs) - 2 days off per week

Compensation:

• Salary: $40,000-$50,000 DOE tip pool
• Additional wages from tip pool ($5 to $7 hour)
• Structured Performance Based Quarterly Bonus

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available (60% employer paid insurance for the individual)
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (increases after three years of service)
• Free meal drinks during shift
• 50% off all food and drink when visiting off shift (this benefit is for employees only - not family/friends)
• 30% off merchandise, alcohol, and bottled beverages
• Free 1/2lb of beans per week or 3oz loose leaf tea
• Annual performance review & pay raise
• 4% 401k Match available to all employees after 500 hours worked

Company Values:

Respect:

We interact with kindness and fairness; we do not tolerate bullying. We listen with an open mind and welcome new ideas and information. We treat everyone with respect, including ourselves, by

communicating directly and assuming good will.

Integrity:

We build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. We do what’s right.

Accountability:

We own the responsibilities of our roles and the outcomes of our actions and we hold each other accountable.

Teamwork:

We succeed and have fun when we work together as a cohesive unit.

Humility:

Nobody is above any task in our cafes. We all wash dishes!

Inclusivity:

We ensure that everyone feels valued and respected as an individual, and we support each other’s differences.

Hard Work:

We arrive every day inspired to make an impact through our talents, passion, and hard work.

Empathy:

We connect with others to identify and understand their thoughts, perspectives, and emotions and we are able to demonstrate that understanding with intention, concern, and care

Community:

We enrich and improve the communities we are a part of.

Continuous Improvement:

We strive to always keep improving and we embrace positive changes with a growth mindset. We motivate ourselves and each other to be our best.

Our Website

ancoracafes.com

To apply:

• Respond to this really ad with a resume OR email your resume to: adam@ancoracoffee.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $64,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $64,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Commercial kitchen: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000