Executive Chef - Alta Via & Alta Via Pizzeria
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
About the Job
Working in our award-winning restaurants offers you a great job and competitive earnings, plus the following benefits:
- 50% Employee Discount: 50% off the entire check for you and a guest at ANY big Burrito Restaurant Group location.
- Paid Time Off: Full-time managers accrue 10 days of vacation and 5 sick days per year.
- Health Insurance: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are available to full-time employees as well as the option to enroll in Aflac supplemental insurance.
- Holiday Closures: All restaurants are closed on July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day (with possible additional holiday closures).
- Free Shift Meal
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Discounted Pet Insurance
Our executive chef prepares innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality while guiding and motivating staff.
- The Executive Chef creates innovative menus, oversees all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards.
- The Executive Chef trains employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, and portion and cost control.
- The Executive Chef has excellent time management, creativity, and the ability to multitask.
Required skills and qualifications to be a Executive Chef with Alta Via Fox Chapel:
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Able to pass a background screening
- 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, sauté station, sous chef, and expediter
- 1 year of experience in a Sous Chef position
- 6 months of experience in a management capacity
- Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests
Physical requirements for Executive Chef with Alta Via Fox Chapel:
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
- Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
Alta Via is inspired by the fresh cuisine and active lifestyle of California wine country and the Italian Alps. The Alta Via menu is built around the wood-fired hearth and pasta made in house daily. Vegetable-forward recipes embrace sustainably sourced ingredients and fresh, clean flavors. Alta Via has two locations in Pittsburgh, Fox Chapel and Market Square.
Alta Via Pizzeria (AVP) is an extension of the Alta Via brand. AVP offers a fresh take on modern Italian cooking in a casual and friendly environment. We feature appetizers, pizzas, salads, and sandwiches served in a lively dining space.