Executive Chef - Bloomington, IL, United States - Ancho and Agave

Description

Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance available**Ancho & Agave is seeking a motivated, creative, and reliable Executive Chef to help us create the ultimate dining experience for our guests.

Qualified candidates will be driven to succeed, possess excellent multitasking, interpersonal and communication skills with the desire to develop people and culture while having a strong culinary background and a passion for food and the guest experience.

Executive Chef responsibilities include but are not limited to creating exceptional culinary experiences for our guests, overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant's kitchen, interviewing & hiring kitchen staff, supervising all kitchen staff, training and upholding standards for food preparation and plating, training and enforcing food safety & sanitation, training & enforcing workplace safety, scheduling and directing kitchen facility & equipment maintenance, creating work schedules, controlling operational costs, monitoring inventory, purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors, and appraising staff performance.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a full service, high volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Advanced culinary skills including food preparation and cooking best practices.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to create and maintain vendor relationships for effective partnerships.
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35 45 days to participate in management training.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late night work shifts, to match operational needs.
• Executive Chef Employment Benefits:
• Performance based Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Relocation assistance

Ancho & Agave was born out of a flavor-obsessed craving for fresh, delicious Mexican food with a side of fun.

we're the champions of bringing together quality ingredients, refreshing beverages and good times for a crave-worthy experience in a casual setting.

Ancho & Agave is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.