Chef Della Cucina - Head Chef

Broders’ Pasta Bar is looking for a Chef Della Cucina!

Since 1994 Broders' Pasta Bar has been an award-winning Minneapolis institution serving house made and quality imported pastas and risottos, focusing both on Italian regional traditions as well as seasonal & local ingredients.

As the Chef Della Cucina, you guide the Culinary Operations of Broders’ Pasta Bar. The Chef Della Cucina is focused on providing quality food, service & leadership to the team and guests. Providing consistent leadership that supports the personal, professional and cultural well being of staff, honors the history of the restaurant and Broder Family vision, and maintains financial viability of the restaurant. Collaborating with Leadership to assess current practices, discover new opportunities and look towards the next 30 years of operations.

What you deliver:

Kitchen & Operational Oversight

• Evaluate current SOP’s and station execution. Use assessment process to find areas for improvement, streamlined processes and or increased organization.
• Ensure food safety practices are in place and education is up to date
• Maintain daily prep lists, order guides and transfer systems
• Lead team in setting standards for performance and productivity
• Provide documented feedback and action plans in instances of under performance or policy violation

Culinary Excellence

• Uphold the Broders’ Culinary vision. Develop dishes rooted in Italian cuisine and culture.
• Work with Director of Operations to forecast and develop menu changes
• Focus on quality and consistency in all dishes
• Build understanding into training with staff – showcase what is and isn’t up to standards and why
• Grow a culture of culinary excellence that all team members uphold

Strategic & Financial Planning

• Monitor weekly COGs and revenue reports to ensure ordering & labor support a profitable model
• Maintain all active recipes in Compeat with up to date food costs and menu costing
• Work with FOH Leadership to anticipate and plan for holidays, special events
• Develop and plan monthly dinner boxes (Table 22)

Leadership Contribution

• Participate in the Pasta Bar Leadership team to uphold and fulfill the vision of the Pasta Bar
• Lead the BOH Leadership team and collaborate on conflict resolution, growth opportunities and celebrations
• Build a culture of commitment within the team that supports professional development
• Collaborate with Director of Operations in providing developmental conversations

How you show up:

• Creates trust in the team
• Takes ownership of difficult conversations
• Gives and receives feedback without blame or judgement
• Open to possibilities
• Focuses on details, consistency & continuous improvement to produce outstanding results that exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Holds themselves accountable to do the right thing.
• Welcomes diversity & fosters collaboration.
• Strives to create positive environments that put our employees’ wellbeing first.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years culinary leadership experience, with a minimum of two years in a senior culinary leadership role
• Experience with Italian cuisine
• Experience with sales building, P&L statements, recruiting, training and people management
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation:

65,000.00 – 75,000 annually

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• PTO with five additional holidays off
• Volunteerism pay policy
• Paid Parental and FMLA leave opportunities
• Opportunities for growth and development within the company

The physical demands for this position include reaching, bending, grasping, operating a variety of kitchen equipment and tools, remaining in a stationary position between 4-8 hours, moving intermittently during working hours, communicating information and ideas so others will understand, moving various items weighing up to 50 pounds, spending time in freezers, coolers and in a hot kitchen environment with moderate to loud noise. These physical demands may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Broders’ Pasta Bar reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all inclusive.

Broders’ Pasta Bar is a member of Molly’s Incorporated. Molly’s Incorporated/Broders’ Pasta Bar is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We seek applicants who value diversity and inclusivity. Women, BIPOC, and Members of the LGBTQIA community of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000