Executive Chef (2251)

The Coopers Tavern•Madison, WI

5h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen such as preparing the daily prep list, purchasing food items, supplies, and equipment, and maintains a safe, orderly, and sanitary work environment. In addition, this position is responsible for providing professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel. The Executive Chef is responsible for the supervision and training of all back-of-house staff at the facility. This includes interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining, and making recommendations for promotion, transfer, and termination.

Requirements

2 or more years of executive chef experience, catering experience preferred
Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Leadership skills that promote a positive culture while growing and developing a team
Knowledge of food preparation and existing health and safety standards
Mastery of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment
Experience in leading and training teams of 15 or more employees
Obtain a ServSafe certificate and Responsible Sellers within 90 days of employment
Knowledge of back of house operating systems including time and temp logs, recipe building, cost outs, inventory, order guides, invoice entry and control of cost of goods and labor

Nice To Haves

catering experience

Responsibilities

preparing the daily prep list
purchasing food items, supplies, and equipment
maintains a safe, orderly, and sanitary work environment
providing professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel
supervision and training of all back-of-house staff
interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining, and making recommendations for promotion, transfer, and termination