What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Chef position at The Black Dog Tavern Company, LLC?
Head Chef (Seasonal)
The Black Dog Tavern Company
Falmouth, MA/Vineyard Haven, MA
The Black Dog Tavern Company is currently seeking a seasonal Head Chef to join our team. We are looking for a Head Chef who is creative and proficient in all aspects of food preparation, menu execution, food/labor costs, catering, special events and kitchen management. As the Head Chef you will maintain control of the kitchen including training staff, overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring proper cook times, food presentation, and preparation. The head chef’s duties include ensuring food quality, expediting orders for a steady flow and creating dishes to add to the menu.
Head Chef Qualifications:
- 5 years’ experience as a Head Chef for a noteworthy restaurant
- Ability to work well under pressure in a high-volume setting
- Excellent communication skills, organized, flexible, and self-motivated
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Integrity, strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and a passion for food
- Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
- Flexibility to work long and flexible hours and oversee a team in a fast-paced environment
- A strong focus on health, sanitation and quality standards around food preparation
- Even temperament and team building abilities are essential
- Up-to-date ServSafe and MA Allergen Awareness certification
- Ability to meet moderate physical demands, including lifting, bending, climbing, and long periods of standing or walking and lifting 50lbs or more
Why You Should Apply:
- Competitive salary
- Career advancement opportunities
- A fun atmosphere with enthusiastic, supportive coworkers
- Generous employee discount and an opportunity to work in an idyllic seaside location
Head Chef Job Responsibilities:
- Paying special attention to locally sourced products when possible
- Correctly calculate menu items to ensure proper food cost ratio
- Train staff to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of dishes
- Maintain sufficient stocks of all materials and ensure proper storage
- Will need to work the line and prepare dishes
- Coordinate food and food preparation for catering and events
- Ensure that all statutory hygiene requirements are diligently followed
- Report maintenance problems promptly
- Maintain schedules within budget guidelines to ensure proper staffing levels for benefit of both staff and guest satisfaction
- Ensure that all staff follow dress code requirements to enhance the image of the establishment
About The Black Dog Tavern Company
It all started with a stale donut. Captain Robert Douglas’ dissatisfaction with a bitter cup of coffee and a dry, packaged, store-bought donut, turned into a vision for year-round dining that would look just right on the beach at the head of Vineyard Haven Harbor, a place where locals and visitors could meet and eat. When the building was completed, the Captain gave his restaurant the name, The Black Dog Tavern, in honor of his faithful canine companion Black Dog. Not much has changed from those early days. The view of Vineyard Haven Harbor is still as lovely as ever and the Tavern chefs continue to share their culinary creations with our customers. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including daily specials, year-round, and always craft our food with the finest ingredients. Located across from Falmouth Harbor, our Heights Café brings your favorite Black Dog specialties, along with some new culinary creations, from our Martha's Vineyard home to the mainland.
The Black Dog is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
