Executive Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill • Erie, PA

21d • $90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for all back-of-house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®. The role develops and leads team members through coaching and performance feedback, and is accountable for fostering a positive kitchen environment with high food-quality standards and a clean, neat, and organized workspace. The Executive Chef must remain calm under pressure and play a vital role in delivering hospitality.

The position works closely with other managers and leads a team-driven kitchen. It includes developing the Sous Chef and other team members, hiring to maintain staffing goals, overseeing food ordering and inventory, and supervising and participating in butchering and portion control. The posting lists a competitive total compensation range of $90,000–$95,000, while its Pay Range section lists USD $75,000–$80,000 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of high-volume, full-service restaurant experience in an Executive Chef position.
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure.
• Self-actualized and motivated.
• Self-disciplined, with a maintained professional appearance.
• Butchering experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Scratch-kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage back-of-house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®.
• Train and develop the Sous Chef.
• Direct and train team members through coaching, counseling, and performance feedback.
• Cross-train, evaluate, encourage, and teach team members to improve and broaden their kitchen knowledge across stations.
• Supervise and participate in butchering and portion control on each shift.
• Create a positive environment that sets expectations for food quality and a neat, clean, and organized kitchen.
• Interview and hire back-of-house team members to maintain staffing goals.
• Order produce, seafood, and main food orders.
• Conduct inventory bi-weekly as part of a team effort.
• Work closely with all managers in a team-driven kitchen.

Benefits

• Attainable bonus paid every other pay period.
• Comprehensive training.
• Three weeks of paid time off annually.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Restaurant closures on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day, with an early closure on Christmas Eve.
• Growth opportunities through new store openings.

What This Job Offers

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