Head Chef

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We have an opening for a head chef. As a head chef, you are ultimately responsible for ensuring the highest quality of food and standards in and out of the kitchen. Your primary duties include leading all kitchen functions involving food purchasing, storage and inventory, preparation, and overall adherence to Snooze quality, methods, safety, and sanitation standards. You are the leader in training all Snoozers in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control, and cleanliness. It is your responsibility to efficiently staff and schedule your kitchen adequately to facilitate preparation and execute production while maintaining standard labor costs. Your ultimate goal is to maintain the “WOW” factor of Snooze food while creating an environment that fosters creativity, education, and personal development. 

• Position: Head Chef
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

• Accurately manage all Heart of House Snoozers to ensure adherence to all Snooze policies, efficient, careful, and effective use of time, and overall creation of a happy kitchen serving the best Snooze food every day.
• Be knowledgeable of Snooze policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures.
• Maintain quality standards according to the guidelines of Snooze Food, ensuring the best possible product goes in and out of the kitchen doors.
• Assist the GM and management team in making employment and termination decisions, including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, reviewing, and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Properly train all Heart of House Snoozers about the practices regarding cleanliness, sanitation, equipment safety, and proper kitchen tool usage.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including inventory, ordering, forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and preventative maintenance plans.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper and responsible requisition of products from vendors, organized product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control efforts.
• Control labor costs by scheduling based on forecasted sales, positions needed, and proper time management.
• Lead the instruction and training of Snooze's basic safety and sanitation procedures and guidelines for all staff. Create a fun, safe, and rewarding work environment for all Snooze kitchen employees.

Head Chefs at Snooze: Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age and be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have knowledge of food, beverage, and service generally involving at least 3 years of operations and leadership experience.
• Possess excellent basic math skills and can operate a cash register and Point of Sale system. Must also be able to communicate and understand the predominant language (s) of the restaurant’s trading area.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours) and have the stamina to work 50 to 55 hours per week.

If this position appears to be a suitable match for your qualifications, we encourage you to apply, or else you can get in touch with me using the contact information provided. I want you to know that your interest is highly valued.

Regards,

Ana Mehraj

Senior Recruitment Professional

Direct: (703) 349-5954

Main: (703) 962-6001, Ext. 640

Email: ana.mehraj@iQuasar.com