Executive Chef - Willow Tree Recruiting

Executive Chef - Upscale Restaurant

$95,000 - $120,000 + Bonus

This local iconic hospitality group is looking for an experienced and motivated Executive Chef to lead their Southern Italian restaurant concept. Offering excellent benefits, salary, 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

• Menu and recipe Development
• Oversee every aspect of the kitchen's operations, ensuring all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards
• Monitor and optimize food costs by managing portion control, waste reduction, and efficient use of ingredients
• Manage staff scheduling and productivity to keep labor costs within budget
• Regularly analyze the restaurant's financial performance, making adjustments to food costs, pricing, and operations as necessary
• 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 to ensure the culinary and service aspects of the restaurant operate seamlessly
• Develop and maintain efficient systems for kitchen operations, ensuring the team adheres to these systems to maintain consistency and efficiency in the kitchen

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 2 weeks PTO
• Bonus potential
• Shift meals
• Phone plan options
• Personal training and gym access
• Dining and hotel discounts
• Relocation assistance

Desired Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience as an Executive Chef for a $6M+ upscale full-service restaurant
• Professional Italian cuisine experiencerequired, fresh pasta and wood fired pizza experience a strong plus
• Energetic, creative, passionate about building and growing a business
• Passionate about training and building a team
• Strong financial, budgetary, and cost control practices
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, calm and patient, approachable and kind

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