Chef/General Manager

Seeking a Chef/General Manager to join and elevate an already awesome, fun and fast paced seasonal Catering/Restaurant business in Woodstock, IL.

2 MONTHS OF PAID VACATION ANNUALLY!

Porkies is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 8pm

We close seasonally from December 24th and reopen March 1st.

Title: CHEF/General Manager

Reports to: Owner

Summary of Position: Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness. Must be organized, efficient, and comfortable with high volume catering.

Duties & Responsibilities:

§ Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.

§ Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.

§ Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.

§ Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

§ Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.

§ Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.

§ Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.

§ Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.

§ Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.

§ Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.

§ Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met

Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.

§ Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.

§ Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.

§ Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.

§ Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.

§ Creativity is a must with menu planning for special events, holidays and private events.

Qualifications:

§ A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.

§ At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.

§ Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.

§ Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

§ Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Must be comfortable and confident in high volume catering.

Most importantly.... MUST be creative, have a positive attitude and a sense of humor!

Compensation is based on experience. Please respond with resume, and salary requirements. Immediate start for the right fit!'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus
• Tips

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location