Corporate Executive Chef

Highly successful Midwest based restaurant Company operating 2 concepts - Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano and Ancho & Agave, is looking for a Corporate Executive Chef. This position will oversee Kitchen Operations including creating and writing all recipes as well as developing kitchen training programs. Candidates must have strong knowledge and experience working with a wide range of cuisines.   *To be considered, candidates must have Corporate level experience and be able relocate to Bloomington, Illinois. Relocation assistance available. **25K sign-on / relo bonus*     Job Requirements: Minimum 5 years as Multi-Unit Executive Chef Excellent written and verbal communicative skills Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel Available to work on weekends, holidays and nights as required Able to work independently and as part of a team Ability and willingness to routinely travel 20% and up to 50% when opening restaurants   Compensation and Benefits: Competitive base salary Quarterly bonus program Relocation package Car allowance Medical Insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with a match Paid Vacation And more …   Key Qualifications: Extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of kitchen equipment and operations Strong track record of implementing and maintaining menu improvement and innovation History of sourcing all products to ensure culinary standards and guidelines are met 10 years of experience in high-volume, scratch kitchens Ability to act as the culinary lead on all menu roll-outs and photo & video shoots Strong knowledge of kitchen safety and health compliance, audits and inspections Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor at all times History of coaching and developing others   Job Responsibilities: Sourcing ingredients for introduction of new menu items Work with outside vendors to communicate all product issues and changes Coordination of monthly LTOs and menu roll-outs Coordination with field Chef Partners Maintain recipe data base integrity Maintain and update all necessary nutritional information Develop and maintain BOH training programs Provide support in Chef Partner selection process Hands on operational and FCOS trouble shooting Facilitate new unit openings including equipment & smallware orders, kitchen design, staff training and post-opening coaching & support

Salary : $0 - $150,000