What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Chef position at Tulum Tacos & Tequila?
- Monitor food costs by maintaining proper purchasing and sales records
- Responsible for ordering dry goods, produce, meat, and seafood on a daily basis.
- Review all waste logs prior to end of shift
- Help manage labor of BOH line staff according to business demands
- Reconcile payroll daily for cooks and stewards
- Menu Development
- Responsible for scheduling and leading testing and tastings for new menu items
- Standardize recipes for each item
- Communicate changes and developments with managers and stay aware of reservations
- Train and implement all staff on updated MEP, menu descriptions, and line up
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy facility environment by establishing, following, and enforcing Department of Health sanitation standards and procedures
- Comply with health and legal regulations; and report and manage facility issues
- Provide training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff
- 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary Management or similar preferred
- NY Food Handlers and ServSafe certifications
- Demonstrated ability to lead inspire team members to meet and exceed standards
- Proven project management, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure whilst maintaining professionalism at all time
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, including a variable schedule per the needs of the business
- Ability to lift 30 lbs and walk, stand and/or bend continuously and for extended periods to perform essential job functions
- Proficiency in utilizing programs including Gmail, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint), timekeeping and payroll software
About Tulum Taco and Tequila
Tulum Taco and Tequila is a New hospitality group rooted in collaboration and innovation, founded by restaurateur Nicolas Geeraerts. We create moments that move people by using food, beverage, hospitality, and design.
Nicolas Geeraerts is an accomplished restaurateur with years of National and NYC experience working with the industry’s greatest professionals. For the past 15 years, Nicolas has built a stellar reputation garnishing industry wide recognition and multiple accolades.
To learn more about our company, please visit www.tulumta.co
Tulum Taco and Tequila is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.