Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Five to six years of related experience (or the equivalent).
• Current knowledge of regional and national food and beverage trends.
• Thorough command of food preparation techniques and styles.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team.
• Solid working understanding of the duties and tasks your team performs.
• Good judgment and ability to make timely, sound decisions.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Passion, enthusiasm, focus, creativity, and a positive outlook.
• Versatile and flexible, happy to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Communicate effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Applications.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary school graduates are preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop the team, helping every cook understand why consistency in preparation and presentation matters so much.
• Keep a close eye on quality, portion control, and plate presentation so the standard holds up every single time.
• Monitor and maintain line plating and quality throughout service.
• Prepare a variety of cuisine using real skill and creativity.
• Coordinate with the wait staff to make sure guest expectations are met — or better yet, exceeded.
• Make sure all sanitation procedures are followed and that the kitchen stays in step with every health and safety regulation.
• Work with precision — skillfully using the hand tools and machines the job requires, reading recipes, and measuring, cutting, and preparing ingredients carefully.
• Establish procedures, build and coordinate banquets and schedules, and keep workflow moving smoothly.
• Help hire, train, and motivate the kitchen staff.
• Make sure all the necessary reports and forms are completed daily.
• Stay on top of industry trends — bringing that knowledge back into the kitchen so we're always current.
• Take on other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• 401(k)
• STD
• LTD
• paid holiday
• vacation
• personal & sick time
• numerous other employee discount benefits through our HR provider LL Roberts