Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef

We have an immediate opening for a Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

• Be authorized to work in the United States.

Job Description: Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef

Primary Purpose:

To ensure that quality culinary dishes are served on schedule, following Café culinary directions, and to see that any problems that arise are rectified. As such, the executive chef is responsible for approving all prepared food items that leave his or her kitchen.  The executive chef is expected to modify and create new menus as needed so that they remain effective for the purposes for the Café.  The executive chef may also be called upon to create a wide variety of new dishes to be approved by Lynn Gordon.

In addition, the head chef also performs many administrative duties, including ordering supplies and reporting to the head of the establishment. The executive chef will train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption and purchase food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Management of ongoing kitchen operations
• Maintenance and enforcement of cleanliness & safety standards including compliance with government and company regulations and requirements
• Menu innovation and creative license including the development of new menu items
• Purchasing and vendor relationships
• Crew management, development & training
• Culture management
• Financial responsibilities including adherence to both budgeted labor costs, and food costs, and communicates these goals to all appropriate staff members.

Employment Standards

Knowledge:

Knowledge of all aspects of Back of House management.

Education:

A degree in Culinary School is preferred

Experience:

Successful track record working in the kitchen

Other:

Flexible work schedule including nights and weekends.  Able to lift up to 50lb.