Executive Chef Jobs in Phoenix, IL

About The Position

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen provides nutritious, safe, eye-appealing, and properly flavored food.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment for all team members.
• Establish quality standards for menu items and food production.
• Train associates in cooking methods, presentations, techniques, portion control, and retention of nutrients.
• Adhere to standards of professional appearance, personal cleanliness, and proper uniform, and maintain a confident and friendly disposition.
• Maintain, support, and promote the company's culture and philosophies.
• Understand and protect company financial assets.
• Control costs and maximize revenue, including assisting in controlling costs pertaining to the kitchen.
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner.
• Understand and comply with policies, procedures, and laws related to employment, food handling, sanitation, and alcohol service in a restaurant.
• Maintain restaurant sanitation to exceed Health Department standards.
• Maintain proper security of restaurant personnel and guest property.
• Directly supervise Back of House team members, including training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Promote hospitality and respond to guest needs, requests, and feedback.
• Contribute to teamwork, problem solving, communication, leadership, and staff development.
• Work within approved budgets, support profitability and revenue, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Follow company policies and procedures and complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
• Pursue continuous improvement, productivity, and quality in work and supervisory practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Future growth opportunities within the company