Head Chef

Come be a part of the Stratosphere Social family. We are not just a restaurant or a bowling alley, an axe throwing venue or an arcade. We are a place that builds community and lasting memories in a clean, safe, fun and friendly environment.

We exist to encourage others to have fun together. That includes our work family as well. On top of all that, we also offer some extra perks. So pull the trigger and apply and see how we can invest in you as you invest in our guests.

Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Employer Matching IRA
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Employee recognition program
• Food and Entertainment discounts
• Gym membership discount
• Team Outings and Activities
• Mentorship, Training and Growth Opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner. Inventory is to be done every week.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
• Be able to create new menu items and cost them out.
• Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
• Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.
• Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points. Proper use of all Stratosphere’s provided tools and programs to ensure compliance.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
• At least 3 years of kitchen manager experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, vendors, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Be able to lift, reach, bend, stoop and safely lift and easily maneuver items frequently weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
• Be able to walk and be “on your feet” for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
• Extensive knowledge of food safety concepts and practices. Servsafe certification preferred.
• Must adhere to the established appearance guidelines.
• Microsoft Office (word, excel)
• Must have the stamina to work 50 to 60 hours per week.