Head Chef

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to organize and run our kitchen’s activities.

Responsibilities

• Involvement and control of food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Aid in constructing menus with new or existing dishes ensuring the variety and quality of the servings in this ever changing environment
• Create new and exciting dishes for features (daily, weekly or monthly) as well as the planning and preparation of specialty beer and wine dinners
• Ensure that all dishes are cooked to our standards and are presented correctly
• Handle weekly ordering (knowledge of Sysco products and ordering system a plus)
• Work one on one with owners to improve day to day activities of the restaurant
• Remedy any issues that occur in the kitchen
• Involved in hiring kitchen staff as well as in charge of managing and training
• Scheduling of kitchen staff
• Promote camaraderie, share knowledge and techniques as well as teach and partake in constructive criticism
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience working in the industry
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Must be able to multitask and think on the fly
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress of staff
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS, ordering platforms)
• ServSafe certified
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate is fantastic but not needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edwardsburg, MI 49112: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Chefs: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location