TITLE:                  Executive Chef

REPORTS TO:     General Manager, District Manager, Director of Operations

FLSA CLASS:      Salaried Exempt

 The job duties described below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position.  All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Description of Position:

The Chef is responsible for managing all daily functions of the kitchen and kitchen staff. Duties will include but not be limited to: overseeing all food production and execution for the pub, supervising and training staff, adhering to and enforcing portioning guidelines, interviewing and hiring staff, ordering food product and kitchen supplies via guides with on-hands, staff scheduling, employee performance evaluations, and other administrative duties, managing food and labor cost, ensuring food is expedited in a timely manner, attending department head meetings, facilitating regular staff and manager meetings, taking and extending the monthly inventory, and development of food. The Executive Chef must also have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.  Each employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management.  All McMenamin employees will also be expected to keep current on all company events, history, and products. Other duties may occur as assigned.

Requirements of the Job:

• Current food handlers card
• Culinary experience
• Previous management experience
• Ability to accurately work with numbers
• Excellent customer service & communication skills
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays required
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a high volume, deadline oriented work environment

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Provide excellent quality food and products for customers
• Ability to effectively manage others in a positive and professional manner
• Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary
• Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
• Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking, stair climbing and working outdoors in varied weather conditions as necessary
• Repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping
• Fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, computer keyboard usage, writing, chopping and use of kitchen equipment, etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
• Work around various heat sources, including grills, broilers, and hot-oil fryers
• Work with and around sharp objects, including knives & slicers
• Work with chemicals and used in cleaning and sanitizing

Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR

WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION