Executive Chef-New Haven

Barcelona Wine Bar•New Haven, CT

About The Position

The Executive Chef cooks a variety of food, leads the kitchen staff, manages food and supply inventory, and creates and adjusts the restaurant’s menu based on seasonality and ingredient availability. The role emphasizes high-quality food, authentic cooking, and a passionate, humble approach to hospitality and guest experience. The Executive Chef is expected to manage volume and stress with composure and maintain a positive, professional approach with coworkers and guests.

Requirements

Eight years of experience.
Excellent record of kitchen management.
Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
Ability to delegate multiple tasks.
Communication and leadership skills.
Working knowledge of various computer software programs.
Ability to withstand the pressure and strain of working in close quarters.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, bend, stoop, twist, lift products and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, and perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.
Share a passion for food, wine, and the guest experience.

Nice To Haves

High-volume restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards and reflect seasonality or food availability.
Estimate food requirements and food and labor costs.
Supervise kitchen staff activities; recruit and manage kitchen staff; and delegate tasks.
Oversee portion control and preparation quantities to minimize waste.
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
Resolve problems and complaints as they arise.
Give prepared plates a final touch.
Perform administrative duties.
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests, and uphold a high-quality guest experience.
Maintain close relationships with the people who grow, forage, fish, and fabricate ingredients, ensuring their standards meet the restaurant’s.
Keep up with cooking trends and best practices.