Chef

Jim 'N Nick's Careers•McDonough, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Chef in a fantastic opportunity 100% scratch kitchen. The Chef is responsible for knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operations, and must demonstrate the ability to run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant. This position provides direction, coaching, training, and development for assistant managers and all team members, focusing on food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures. The Chef ensures consistent execution of all systems, standards, and cost controls, and is responsible for establishing and communicating goals to the General Manager and Local Owner. Effective communication with guests, team members, management, local owner, Station 5 team, and vendors is crucial. The role oversees the cleanliness of facilities, ensures sufficient supply levels, and manages Back of House (BOH) schedules to maintain staffing levels, labor goals, and guest satisfaction. The Chef also oversees department inventory procedures, manages BOH budgets including forecasting, and participates in interviewing and hiring to maintain staffing levels. The ability to handle multiple priorities, work under stress, and exercise good judgment is essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.
Ability to attract, train, develop and retain the very best Team Members in the industry.
Exceptionally strong guest service focus with the ability to provide an exceptional dining experience for every guest.
Ability to define, measure and attain financial goals for the restaurant, with a focus on year-over-year sales growth, guest count increases, effective staffing levels, guest service measurements, cost of goods and labor cost management.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under stress and exercise good judgment.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant.
Provide direction, coaching, training, and development for assistant managers and all team members.
Ensure consistent execution of all systems, standards, and cost controls.
Communicate effectively with guests, team members, management, local owner, Station 5 team, and vendors.
Maintain cleanliness of exterior and interior facilities.
Ensure sufficient supply levels for team members.
Oversee BOH schedules, maintaining staffing levels, labor goals, and guest satisfaction.
Oversee department inventory procedures and coach assistant managers on completing weekly inventory.
Manage BOH budgets including forecasting.
Interview and assist in hiring for all departments to maintain appropriate staffing par levels.
Manage assistant managers and team members to ensure food and service standards are met.
Follow safety procedures and standards when operating all equipment.
Handle multiple priorities, work under stress, and exercise good judgment.