Executive Chef

Anheuser-Busch • Roseland, VA

11d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? The Executive Chef for Devils Backbone will be accountable for all food production including that used for restaurants, banquet functions and other outlets. This position will develop menus, food purchase specifications, and recipes. The Executive Chef will maintain high professional food quality and sanitation standards. In addition, will develop and monitor the food and labor budget for the department. This position will be responsible for multiple pub location performances including Basecamp in Nellysford, VA, & Outpost in Lexington, Va

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Culinary Degree preferred.
• Significant Restaurant Kitchen experience – 5+ years minimum, depending on quality of experience.
• Experience managing multiple location hospitality organizations.
• The ability and aptitude to work with and troubleshoot equipment, lift and/or move up to 60lbs, and stand for 8+ hours per shift.
• Must be proficient in all kitchen positions in the restaurant (line cook, dishwasher, expo, etc.).
• Excellent leadership skills with the proven ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Expert-level knowledge of food and beverage industry including BOH operations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with an ability to work in a team environment.
• Active problem solver with the ability to complete tasks while maintaining standards.
• Proficient in basic Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with inventory and recipe management systems such as Toast, and XtraChef.

Nice To Haves

• Tourism hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine operational goals and execution plans for the BOH and Pubs. Direct and hold all work unit staff accountable for those goals.
• Work closely with Hospitality and company leadership team to create and deliver strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Pub GM and AGM to ensure FOH and BOH are operating towards the same goals.
• Assists in the training of salary and hourly kitchen staff for growth and development.
• Directly manage Sous Chefs and multiple pub locations.
• Implement proper quality control procedures guaranteeing standards.
• Assist in ensuring safe working and guest environment to reduce risk and injury. Report any incidents to Safety Team and HR immediately.
• Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices.
• Oversee schedules and work of Sous Chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas always, and that we are operating in accordance with applicable local health regulations. Manage relationship with local health authorities.
• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees