Executive Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill • Wichita, KS

21d • $75,000 - $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®. This role develops and leads team members through coaching and performance feedback, and creates a positive kitchen environment with clear expectations for food quality and cleanliness. The Executive Chef must remain calm and composed under pressure and play a vital role in delivering hospitality.

The position offers a stated competitive total compensation range of $90,000–$95,000, with additional earning potential tied to restaurant performance. The posting also lists a pay range of $75,000–$80,000 per year.

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 comfortably in a team-driven kitchen and closely with all managers.

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.
• Holiday closures: closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day, with early closure on Christmas Eve.
• Growth opportunities associated with new store openings.

What This Job Offers

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