Executive Chef

Salary Range Commensurate W/Experience
$75k-$95k / year
(plus, monthly profit share)

• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
• UP TO 17 DAYS OF PTO
• 401K MATCH
• INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS
• FREE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Whiskey Cake is your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. From our mesquite wood-grilled plates to fresh greens and famous desserts, all our hand-crafted dishes are served up with simple, honest flavors in a rustic, local atmosphere.

Looking for a team of like-minded professionals to work with? At Whiskey Cake, we value managers who are outgoing, personable, and skilled at creating positive experiences for both team members and guests. We prioritize building genuine connections and promoting a culture of accountability to drive business and make every day better than the last. Our scratch-made food and creative cocktails are locally sourced and produced in-house, with everything from beef jerky to bakery items made on-site.

We re seeking an experienced chef who excels in high-volume, scratch cooking to run our kitchen efficiently, constantly improve our menu, and work closely with our restaurant managers to oversee food and beverage operations.

• Partner with the General Manager and Director of Culinary to execute and drive the culinary direction through a deep understanding of the brand DNA of Whiskey Cake
• Own the food menu including food cost and the team to execute it
• Deploy new menu items and manage menu rollouts in alignment with regulatory and compliance requisites
• Ensure product quality and execution of new menu items
• Continual education and research on food techniques to remain sharp and proactive, ahead of the curve
• Develop the foundation of the Whiskey Cake culinary future through training and development of the next generation of chefs
• Influence the individual restaurants through hands-on training and collaboration; hold the culinary team to a high level of accountability for results
• Provide leadership in culinary safety, sanitation, and product education

• 3-5 years of the following: culinary management, responsibility for menu rollouts & implementation of kitchen systems
• A reputation as a leader, motivator, and manager with proven ability to successfully develop and lead teams
• The ability to learn quickly and collaborate with others
• Strong understanding of restaurant systems
• High level of personal motivation/ambition and enthusiasm/energy, an entrepreneurial sensibility, high energy with a focus on detail
• Live within reasonable driving distance of one of our current restaurants

We participate in the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment to maintaining a legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.

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