Executive Chef

CHEF

Full-Time

Historic Tony's Seafood, located on beautiful Tomales Bay, is looking for an enthusiastic CHEF to join our team in Marshall. If you’re looking for a position that will both challenge and reward while working for a Company that takes care of its people, the planet and profits, then we encourage you to apply. Hog Island Oyster Co. is proud to be a Benefit Corporation, using business as a force for good.

Live to shuck, shuck to live!

At Hog Island Oyster we aim to cultivate, serve and enjoy the best oyster experience possible. We take care and effort hand raising sustainable shellfish, which we proudly serve at our farm in Marshall and our restaurants in Marshall, San Francisco, Larkspur and Napa. 

What we provide:

• Competitive pay
• Generous medical and dental plans
• 401k retirement plan with Company matching funds
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Paid time to volunteer in the community
• Employee discounts, Industry-leading training and opportunities for advancement
  
• Attainable bonus structure
• Work-life balance

What we require:

• Teamwork and a positive attitude
• 1 -3 years of experience as a Chef
• Culinary degree is preferred, but not required
• Familiar with food costing
• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• A practical understanding of HR legal requirements
• Basic math skills and knowledge of daily restaurant financial requirements
• Proficient in restaurant systems such as Aloha, ScheduleFly, Ctuit, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats; Spanish is a plus
• Ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally
• Juggle multiple tasks and adjust to changing schedules and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• The physical ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds
  

What are the job duties:

• Develop and maintain a culture in the kitchen and throughout the restaurant that follows our Guiding Principles of Business the Right Way, Great Food, Exceptional Service, Authentic Relationships and Having Fun doing it.
• Develop recipes and portion specifications in accordance with regional consumer tastes, product specifications, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
• Establish realistic plans & set aspirational goals for self & team that align with Hog Island Oyster Co goals.
• Oversee procurement of products and ingredients according to predetermined specifications and ensure they are received in correct unit count and condition, and that deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all foods are consistently prepared according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and presentation standards.  Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, portion and preparation.
• Control all COGS and usage by delegating and managing the proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
• Keep accurate records of purveyor information and orders.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and quarterly management meetings.
• Participate in the development of staff including hiring, training, feedback, disciplinary action and recognition.  Ensure that company policies are communicated clearly, employee performance appraisals are administered in a fair and consistent manner, and corrective actions are completed on a timely basis.
• Schedule kitchen staff as required by anticipating business activity while ensuring that all positions are filled when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
• Oversee the management and training of all kitchen staff in safe operation of all equipment and utensils; cleanliness and sanitation practices, and ensure compliance with all HIOC safety policies, standards, and Health Department regulations.

We help and take care of each other, our customers, our communities and our planet, and we have FUN doing it, so come and join us.

At Hog Island Oyster Co. we stand for oysters, diversity and equality! This means cultivating a work place free from discrimination and harassment of any kind, and providing equal employment opportunities for all. People of all backgrounds and interests are welcome in our family. Shall we set a place at the table for you?