Restaurant Chef

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The Restaurant Chef will be responsible for directing, managing and successfully opening and operating a high volume branded concept on CityWalk. As Restaurant Chef, the position will be a primary “go-to” for the kitchen team and responsible for the functions and flow of the back of the house.  The Restaurant Chef is also responsible for ensuring that the food served always meets or exceeds standards of excellence at all times. While this position will report to the General Manager, this position is responsible for setting the expectations for all kitchen team members to maximize productivity. This individual must be able to work effectively with limited supervision and demonstrate leadership in order to motivate others.

$75,000-$90,000 (Bonus eligible)

Essential Functions

• Drive operating profit goals and sales
• Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
• Consistently achieve operational excellence
• Develop and retain exceptional talent 
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding food quality, safety, labor and employment
• Partner with Human Resources to train and develop restaurant leaders at every level
• Maintain or exceed weekly budgeted variable operation profit by controlling cost of goods & variable labor
• Communicate restaurant results to General Manager with recommendations for improvement
• Ensure high Team Member and Guest Engagement
• Promote company's mission and values
• Ensure company policy and brand standards are followed
• Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs
• Prepare and present hourly team member reviews
• Complete all tasks assigned by General Manager on time

Responsibilities 

• Ordering supplies, food and ingredients based on rapidly shifting demand 
• Hiring and training the kitchen staff in specific stations, and cross-train as necessary  
• Creating schedules for kitchen staff to ensure there are always enough workers to meet the demand
• Maintaining inventory levels and conducting full inventories 
• Scheduling and overseeing necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances 
• Assisting the General Manager with menu changes and adjustments  
• Responding personally to guest questions and complaints 
• Maintaining a clean work space at all times 
• Working at a fast and efficient pace often acting as  a “working chef”

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality Management or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in high quality chain or independent restaurant group
• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and POS systems
• Ability to work rotating schedules, holidays, weekends and nights 
• Ability to read and follow recipes as well as follow up with prep and line cooks food preparation
• Has a thorough knowledge of food cost, labor cost and inventory functions
• Chemical safety comprehension
• Prove ability to analyze financial reports to quickly identify and address trends and issues in area performance, including cost of goods, variable labor and profitability
• Exceed annual operating profit targets 
• Proven track record and experience in the development and implementation of strong training programs and tools developed to reduce employee attrition and create internal culture of development for staff. 
• Excellent management skills in leading a diverse team and working under tight and fast track deadlines.
• Strong P&L experience, command of budgeting, scheduling and costs controls
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate across all lines of business, and with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, planning, delegation, mentoring and coaching skills. 
• A strong passion for delivering the highest quality of guest service and superior food concepts.

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