Executive Chef
About The Position
We’re looking for an experienced, energetic, imaginative Client Executive Chef who shares our vision for the reinvented lunch and readily embraces diverse nutritional needs. Our Executive Chef has a passion for creating unforgettable food experiences, takes a detail-oriented approach to elevating dishes, and wants to learn valuable business skills to further their career. We provide daily lunch for some of the hottest startups. We need a chef who works well in a fast-paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience as a sous chef or senior sous chef at a high-end restaurant or hotel. If you excel in the kitchen, love to experiment with fresh ingredients and can easily take feedback in stride, apply now and let’s get cooking!
Requirements
- Has 1-3 years of kitchen leadership experience
- Enjoys exercising creativity in menu development
- Understands diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
- Is a natural leader in practice and attitude
- Has excellent communication skills
- Is comfortable being client facing, can present confidently and remain calm in pressured situations
- Thinks quickly and critically under pressure
- Is willing to learn and adopt business needs and practices
- Is comfortable managing, organizing, and communicating using technology
- Is experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office
- This position must maintain ServSafe Food Manager certification
Responsibilities
- Design, prepare and coordinate unique weekly menus for all dietary needs and restrictions
- Spearhead execution of new product lines and culinary practices
- Participate in critical discussions regarding eater satisfaction and business growth with the client
- Act as liaison between business team and culinary team regarding client details and feedback
- Hire kitchen staff
- Manage, coach and train the kitchen staff
- Own supply ordering and inventory; oversee COGS
- Monitor and manage portion control and food costs
- Execute strict quality control and assurance
- Ensure kitchen operations meet company and facility standards
- Comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards
Benefits
- Compensation : $80k-90k per year + yearly bonus opportunity; negotiable based on experience
- Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
- 401(k) program available after six months of employment
- Unlimited paid time off; 10 paid company holidays; paid winter break
- Monthly cell phone usage reimbursement
- Free lunch during meal service
- 100% mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
