Executive Chef

About the Job

We are looking for a talented high volume executive chef based in Charleston!

General Description for Executive Chef
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The executive chef is responsible for all culinary activities for the restaurant. This position will "own the kitchen" and oversee sous chefs and kitchen staff. They will be responsible for leading by example, menu development and creating specials, oversee product purchasing, training and development, vendor management, quality assurance and manage the culinary budget.

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Check freshness of food and ingredients.
• Follow recipes and determine how to present the food, develop weekly menu specials.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
• Order and maintain an inventory of food and supplies.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Record production and operational data on specified forms.
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
• Prepare necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; project annual food, labor and other costs and monitors actual financial results; take corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Be able to work in a hot and loud environment for long periods of time. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time. Be able to safely lift bags, cases and stacks weighing up to 60 pounds. Be able to work with kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.

• Proven experience working and thriving in a high-volume fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Ability to communicate and to convey information effectively.
• Must conduct oneself in a consistently positive, professional manner of high integrity and honesty.
• Availability to work in shifts, during weekends and evenings.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures.
• Customer service skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to delegate tasks.
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
• Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with coworkers and supervisors, to treat coworkers, supervisors and members/guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate and/or violent behavior.

• High School Diploma or equivalent or Culinary school degree.
• Proven working experience as an executive chef.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently.
• Sound math and analytical skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, committees, suppliers, members, and employee.

• Fun & Fast Paced Environment
• Company Culture that Cares about Food Quality and People
• Health, Dental & Vision
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation
• Room to Grow!