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    Executive Chef - Burbank, United States - Superior Talent Source

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    Job Description

    One of Burbank's best Restaurants

    Summary:

    We are seeking an ideal candidate with a strong culinary background, particularly in full-service, high-volume, upscale dining. The Executive Chef will oversee kitchen operations to ensure menu improvements, quality food production, and close collaboration with restaurant managers in the overall food and beverage management. Maintaining a safe and sanitized work environment for all employees is paramount, with strict adherence to safety and sanitation requirements. Leadership qualities in line with our core values of Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Evolving are essential.

    Compensation:

    • Annual salary: $90,000 - $115,000 plus a bonus

    Benefits:

    • Comprehensive benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • A variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for unexpected life events
    • 401k with an annual employer match after 12 months (employer match is 25% of the first 5% contribution)
    • Employer-paid life insurance throughout the length of employment
    • Paid/floating holidays
    • Management Referral Program with a potential payout of up to $4,000 for eligible management positions

    Essential Duties:

    • Evaluate the performance of the kitchen staff, make recommendations for promotions, hiring, and advancement of salaried kitchen personnel.
    • Collaborate with the General Manager to lead the Risk Management Team in addressing liability, risk, and compliance issues proactively.
    • Review all performance assessments and recommendations made by the Sous Chef.
    • Train, manage, and develop the culinary team members.
    • Schedule kitchen personnel within labor forecasts and predefined budgets.
    • Estimate food usage and order products accordingly.
    • Monitor and control food costs through specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardized recipes, and waste control procedures.
    • Ensure compliance with recipe guidelines to maintain consistent quality, proper presentation techniques, and food safety standards.
    • Maintain proper equipment cleaning and maintenance standards.
    • Create a safe and sanitized work environment for all employees by ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation requirements.
    • Conduct weekly and monthly food and supply product inventories.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Ability to build and maintain a strong team environment within the department, ensuring appropriate training and workload for employees.
    • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
    • PC literate with a working knowledge of MS Office preferred.
    • Clear and effective communication skills in English.
    • Proven experience as a head chef.
    • Strong record of kitchen management.
    • Effective problem-solving and delegation skills.
    • Staying updated on cooking trends and best practices.

    Qualifications:

    • A minimum of 3 years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment, with at least 6 years of progressive Chef experience.
    • Preferred experience in private events and banquets.
    • Strong skills in leading, coaching, and supervising junior chefs and cooks.

    Qualifications

    Skills

    • Conflict Resolution
    • Back of House Management
    • Communication Skills
    • Detail Oriented
    • Cooking
    • Leadership

    Behaviors

    • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking.
    • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
    • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
    • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject.
    • Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause.
    • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.

    Experience

    • Required1 year: Banquet experience
    • 6+ years Chef experience, with 3 of those years at the Executive Chef level in a high-volume, upscale restaurant environment.
    • Experience with Sales Volume of $15MM (minimum)

    Disclaimer:

    This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position's responsibilities and requirements and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and skills associated with the role.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by law.

    Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug-free workplace. The Company will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check.

    As part of our recruiting process, we may contact you regarding positions we feel are a good fit or engage with you via SMS text message. By clicking to submit your application, Superior Talent Source has your consent to communicate via SMS text message moving forward.


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