Head Chef

We are seeking a Head Chef to oversee and manage the seamless running of the kitchen department by providing a highly efficient and effective service while ensuring that all financial and statutory requirements are met, and supporting the delivery of outstanding customer service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Management of scheduling, supervision of employees and overall performance and development in conjunction with culinary team.

· Appraising employee’s overall productivity and efficiency for recommendations for promotions, performance evaluations, disciplining and/or terminations.

· Plans in menus and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers, taking into account probable number of guests, and popularity of various dishes and frequency of menu.

· Overseeing kitchen inventory, purchasing and food cost.

· To assist in the creation and preparation of food items according to the standard recipes, with flair, creativity and quality standards that the Company high standards and expectations.

· Control food costs and minimize waste of all food items.

· Reviews menus, analyzes recipes, determines food, labor etc.

· To ensure that operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage.

· Instilling a culture of pride and ownership.

· Maximizing employee morale and productivity. Train line staff in the preparation of all dishes and provide performance feedback.

· To ensure the kitchen operational budgets are strictly adhered to, all costs are controlled.

· To ensure the proper handling and storage of all food items according to health and safety

· To maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments.

· To abide by all federal, state and local labor, health and safety laws

· To have a complete understanding of the department's policy relating to Fire, Hygiene and Safety; including staff training and adherence by all.

· To have a complete understanding of the company's employee handbook and adhere to the regulations contained within it.

· To develop an open culture of communication, both formal and informal and encourage employee involvement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mishawaka, IN 46544: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Kitchen management: 1 year (Required)
• Hospitality: 1 year (Required)
• Cooking: 1 year (Required)
• Chef: 1 year (Required)
• Food service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location