Executive Chef

Pack Brother Hospitality LLC • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for delivering consistent, quality meals to customers on time and within budget. The role leads back-of-house staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, before, during, and after meal service. The Executive Chef inspects the kitchen to ensure it is organized and appropriately sanitized, manages food inventory and adjusts ingredient orders, and sources affordable suppliers. In conjunction with the restaurant’s General Manager and owners, the Executive Chef develops and maintains the menu and sets prices for menu items.

Requirements

• A strong base of culinary knowledge.
• Leadership skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Conflict-resolution skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Financial understanding.
• Physical stamina to withstand a full shift, potentially while on their feet.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory to ensure all necessary ingredients are stocked for service.
• Hire new staff and provide training to help them acclimate quickly.
• Streamline kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times.
• Work with the General Manager and owners to develop and maintain the restaurant menu.
• Set regular kitchen cleaning standards and verify that staff maintain sanitation levels.
• Create schedules for all kitchen staff.
• Track kitchen finances to identify potential waste.
• Lead back-of-house staff before, during, and after meal service.
• Inspect the kitchen to ensure it is organized and appropriately sanitized.
• Source affordable suppliers and set menu-item prices with the General Manager and owners.

What This Job Offers

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