Head Chef

Nirvana Wine and Grillerie
Vernon Hills, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2023 CLOSED ON 2/28/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Chef position at Nirvana Wine and Grillerie?

Nirvana Wine & Grillerie is expanding and we are looking for a competitive head chef to take over our Kitchen. We are looking for a leader. Someone who is a self starter and can build and maintain relationships as well as they can build and maintain menus. The current chef and owner have been working together for over 6 years and are hiring to take over our responsibilities so that we can expand. This candidate will have the opportunity to advance. Our menu is chef-driven and inspired by cuisine from all around the world. We specialize in fresh food that is fully prepared in-house from scratch. Nirvana is one of the few restaurants in Vernon Hills that is privately owned. We are seeking a head chef to lead our staff. This person has the opportunity to learn from and add to a very experienced team.

Requirements

  • Proven track record building teams and coaching
  • Ability to be cross-trained on all stations and train team on all stations
  • Willingness to work in an environment with multiple focus areas that include: restaurants, events, and catering
  • Full-time position
  • AM & PM availability
  • Work well in competitive, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Prepare orders in a timely fashion ensuring food is cooked and plated to the restaurant standard
  • Continuously monitor the line for necessary preparation
  • Mangae ordering and scheduling while maintaining cost parameters
  • Work in a clean, organized fashion following health codes and restaurant guidelines
  • Follow all restaurant dress code and hygiene standards
  • Show up ready to work on-time

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience as a head chef or executive chef minimum.
  • Motivated
  • Positive attitude
  • Team player

Perks

  • Closed on Sunday
  • Closed on almost all major holidays
  • Opportunity for growth

Benefits

  • Group health insurance policy
  • 401K
  • 3% Retirement contribution matching

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

  • 6 years

Pay rate:

  • Yearly pay

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Weekly day range:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work setting:

  • Fine dining restaurant

Work Location: One location

Salary : $75,000 - $-1

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