Executive Chef - Neighborhood Gastropub

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Executive Chef

Direct Report To: Operating Partner

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing overall management guidance to culinary team with regard to quality,

profitability, guest satisfaction, execution and staffing.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Set the appropriate example for management, supervisors and all staff to follow.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor kitchen personnel while fostering a positive, safety-conscious work environment.

• Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving skills and adapt to unexpected disruptions while keeping staff focused and motivated.

Menu Execution and Cost

• Collaborate with ownership and General Manager to develop menu items focusing on quality, sustainability and creativity.

• Ensure recipe adherence and proper presentation for ALL menu items.

• Ensure operational cost objectives are being met and any complications are resolved in a timely

• Maintain proper waste, temperature and inventory controls throughout the kitchen operation.

• Manage all efforts to reduce labor, supply, and food cost in the operation.

Food Safety, Sanitation & Cleanliness

• Ensure the kitchen strictly adheres to SNHD food safety regulations and sanitation procedures (e.g., HACCP standards) at all times.

• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the kitchen operation. Create and implement cleaning checklists,

walkthroughs and notify ownership of any necessary repair or maintenance needs.

Financial

• Ensure operational cost objectives are being met and any complications or roadblocks are

resolved in a timely fashion.

• Maintain control of financial goals and objectives for food, supplies and labor costs for the

operation, which are passed through from the General Manager and Operating Partner.

• Ensure proper scheduling procedures, inventory standards, waste management policies are all

being followed and are positively impacting operational costs.

KEY ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Commitment to Company vision, values & mission.

• Ability to work independently...but also a consummate team player

• Must meet physical demands of the work environment.

• Well defined interpersonal/communication skills

• Organizational & Planning skills...but highly flexible and adaptable

• Hold self and others accountable to assigned responsibilities

• Objective situational analysis and relevant action planning to achieve targeted results