What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at Yardbird Denver?
At Yardbird we honor the traditions of Southern Hospitality by putting our teams and guests at the center of everything that is important. Since our inception in 2012 this concept has been growing and building amazing teams along the way.
Our beloved brand has been James Beard nominated for “Best New Restaurant Semifinalist”, Bon Appetit’s “50 Best New Restaurants”, “Best Fried Chicken by Food and Wine, and “America’s Best Bourbon Bars” by The Bourbon Review.
We are seeking a creative culinary badass and Executive Chef with a passion for creating seasonal menus, developing people, mentoring teams and running an awesome restaurant. The ideal candidate will possess a background in both casual and fine dining and possess some hotel or restaurant experience. We are looking for someone that understands how to build creative and seasonal menus, with a passion for training and inspiring the service team.
Are you looking for a home where you can flex your skills and create a menu you are proud of? Do you love food trends, fine dining and looking for your next opportunity? Do you want to build your own team to support your vision? We want to talk to you!
As the Executive Chef you will be responsible for the standards of the kitchen and ensuring the highest quality products and processes are being followed in your kitchen.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Lead a kitchen and culinary operations, people and processes
- Develop innovative and seasonal menus that reflect current culinary trends
- Oversee inventory management to ensure proper stock levels
- Ensure compliance with food safety and handling regulations
- Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to enhance their skills
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to drive service perfection
Experience
- Experience in restaurant management with a focus on fine dining establishments
- Demonstrated expertise in menu planning and execution
- Experience in inventory management practices within a kitchen setting
- Excellent leadership skills with the desire to build YOUR team around you
If you have a passion for culinary excellence and are ready to take your career to the next level as an Executive Chef, we encourage you to apply. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences that delight our guests!
EOE
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000
