Head Chef

LaCoco's Pizza•Chicago, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

A pub chef is a culinary professional responsible for preparing and cooking food in a pub setting, focusing on traditional and contemporary pub dishes. Their responsibilities include menu planning, kitchen hygiene, food preparation, and staff management, requiring skills in creativity, efficiency, and a strong understanding of food safety regulations to manage a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Requirements

A strong foundation in cooking techniques and a passion for creating flavorful and appealing dishes.
Give your own flare to a currently very high volume an successful operation
The ability to manage kitchen tasks efficiently, especially in a busy, high-volume environment.
Skills to inspire and guide a kitchen team, ensuring consistent quality and a positive work environment.
The ability to develop new dishes and adapt menus to include seasonal or local ingredients. This is key to what we are looking for.
A thorough understanding of food hygiene regulations and safe practices in the kitchen
Must have all proper food handling and sanitation licensing.

Responsibilities

Learning and modifying our current creations
Developing and executing menus that often feature both classic and modern pub Fare
Cooking and plating dishes to a high standard for customers.
Overseeing current team members to make sure our quality is being delivered on every plate
Overseeing kitchen operations in both our carry-out Dine-in and Catering, maintaining food hygiene and safety standards, and managing inventory and supplies.
Mentoring and managing kitchen staff, guiding them to produce consistent and high-quality food.
Work with other management to schedule and place our staff according to budget and experience