Chef - Windsor Locks, CT

Spare Time Entertainment • Windsor Locks, CT

3d • $65 - $70

About The Position

What You’ll Do Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff Schedule labor to match business volume and event needs Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management Maintain food quality, recipe standards, portioning, and presentation Create and execute approved weekly features and special menus Partner with Event Planners and Operations to execute events and catering Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, and waste Ensure cleanliness, food safety, and equipment standards are met Open and close the kitchen according to established procedures Step in as needed during service and events to support the team What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen 2+ years of leadership or management experience ServSafe Certification (required) Culinary degree or certification preferred Strong organizational skills and attention to detail A steady, professional leader who performs well under pressure Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed What You Get A full-time, salaried leadership role with Full-Time Benefits and Weekly Pay! Real ownership of the kitchen and its performance A collaborative leadership team and clear expectations The opportunity to contribute to menus, features, and event execution A fast-paced, social environment where no two days are the same If you take pride in running a tight kitchen and leading people the right way, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience
• ServSafe Certification (required)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A steady, professional leader who performs well under pressure
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff
• Schedule labor to match business volume and event needs
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Maintain food quality, recipe standards, portioning, and presentation
• Create and execute approved weekly features and special menus
• Partner with Event Planners and Operations to execute events and catering
• Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, and waste
• Ensure cleanliness, food safety, and equipment standards are met
• Open and close the kitchen according to established procedures
• Step in as needed during service and events to support the team

Benefits

• A full-time, salaried leadership role with Full-Time Benefits and Weekly Pay!
• Real ownership of the kitchen and its performance
• A collaborative leadership team and clear expectations
• The opportunity to contribute to menus, features, and event execution
• A fast-paced, social environment where no two days are the same

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed