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Executive Chef - Fast Casual Restaurant & Bar
100,000 - $120,000 Bonus
This local hospitality group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the opening of an exciting new fast-casual restaurant and bar location. Offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunity for growth.
DESCRIPTION :
The Executive Chef is responsible for managing all operations of the kitchen to achieve stated objectives in food quality, costs, employee retention, training, and sanitation.
Key Responsibilities
- Spearhead the launch and success of a new fast-casual restaurant and bar location
- Design and develop a creative, high-quality menu and recipes tailored to the brand’s vision
- Oversee every aspect of the kitchen's operations, including establishing and maintaining SOP’s
- Optimize staff scheduling, productivity, and overall kitchen operations to maintain labor costs within budget while consistently meeting or exceeding food and labor financial targets
- Monitor and optimize food costs by managing portion control, waste reduction, and efficient use of ingredients
- Recruit skilled culinary staff and provide comprehensive training to ensure high standards
- Foster a positive and professional kitchen environment conducive to skill development and high performance
- Oversee the ordering of supplies and maintain proper inventory control levels
- Work closely with the General Manager and Director of Operations to ensure the culinary and service aspects of the restaurant operate seamlessly
BENEFITS :
Desired Skills & Experience :
EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
