Chef

SQUAREONE HOLDING COMPANY•Johns Creek, GA

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

STIR is seeking an Executive Chef to support its culinary operations and expansion. The role leads and develops the kitchen team, oversees kitchen operations and food quality, and works with management to control costs and inventory. The Executive Chef may assume leadership of restaurant operations when the General Manager is absent and helps the restaurant meet its financial goals through management of labor, food costs, and kitchen supplies.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Chef or Kitchen Manager experience in a high-volume casual dining restaurant.
At least 5 years of professional cooking experience, including at least 2 years in an Executive Chef capacity in an upscale casual dining restaurant.
Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a senior culinary leadership role.
Proven success leading kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant.
Exceptional leadership skills and demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and develop a culinary team.
Strong business acumen and ability to manage budgets, costs, and inventory effectively.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong passion for culinary excellence and service.
Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to strong execution.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Lead, hire, train, and develop a talented, hospitality-focused kitchen team, fostering collaboration, growth, and excellence.
Oversee kitchen operations and uphold food quality, sanitation, safety, preparation, production, recipe adherence, and presentation standards.
Collaborate with management on cost management and inventory control.
Assume leadership of restaurant operations in the General Manager's absence.
Communicate and ensure thorough training on company initiatives.
Manage labor, food costs, and kitchen supplies to help the restaurant reach its financial goals.