Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Calling all culinary virtuosos! We are on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager for Smokin Fins in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. If you're ready to lead the charge in a kitchen bursting with creativity, flavor, and camaraderie, this is your stage! As Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and efficiency. You will work with members of the Executive Team, General Manager, AGM, and AKM, to implement company policies and procedures, action plans, sales and cost saving strategies, and personnel procedures, as needed in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen and business. Get ready to infuse your energy into every dish, bring excitement to the kitchen, and elevate our dining experience to new heights.

Position: Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

What you'll bring to the table:

• Strong leadership skills & ability to inspire and motivate staff members to achieve excellence.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a desire to take on challenges.
• Thorough kitchen knowledge for a full service restaurant.
• A keen eye for quality, detail, and an unwillingness to settle.
• A desire to make every guest's experience extraordinary.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Supervise all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared and served according to the established standards and recipes.
• Demonstrates essential culinary skills such as knife skills, the understanding of flavors and aroma profiles, and possesses a basic knowledge of ingredients, types, and styles of food and finished plate composition.
• Demonstrate ability to “break-down” seafood, beef, pork, and poultry proteins.
• Execution of written recipes and can teach/train Team Members to execute recipes and line-builds to our specifications.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or relevant role in a restaurant or food service establishment.
• A culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred, but substantial hands-on experience in a kitchen management role may be considered.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop kitchen staff.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in using kitchen equipment and computer software related to kitchen operations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the restaurant's schedule.
• Knowledge of computers (MS Word, Excel).
• Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports.
• Must be ServSafe Manager & TIPS Certified
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must agree to background checks.
  
  
  

Why Us?

• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Benefits available after meeting eligibility requirements:
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick and safe leave (“PSSL”) - Colorado locations only
• Paid family and medical leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) and public health emergency leave (“PHEL”) - Colorado locations only
• Flexible work schedules
• Meal discounts
• Vacation eligible after 90 days of employment. Five days for every six months worked
• Meal discounts
• Annual Summits and Retreats
• Competitive base compensation and potential bonus paid quarterly
• An opportunity to grow your career path within our family of brands