Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Vintage on Race to Open Downtown

Further Concepts and Investors, the hospitality management company behind restaurant Baru and the Voices of America Country Music Festival in West Chester, opening their next concept, Vintage on Race.

Vintage on Race will be a mix of the luxury of an athletics club and the warmth of a family bar, walking the line between upscale and comfortable.

We are looking for a Chef de cuisine/Kitchen Manager to head the BOH.

The chef will be directed by the Culinary Director in the operation of the overall BOH.

Duties include:

• Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
• Scheduling, Hiring and training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Ordering, Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed.
• Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu.
• Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.

Chef de Cuisine Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Experience managing inventories and stocktaking.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays.