Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Amaro's Table, part of NW Hospitality Group, is seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. We operate five restaurants in Southwest Washington, including Amaro's Table, Cecilia, and Gustav's, with a focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

As a chef-owned company, we pride ourselves on impeccable service, consistent quality, and high standards. Our team is dedicated to true hospitality, creating a warm and elevated dining experience.
We're looking for a visionary chef who can inspire our team and build on our strong foundation. If you share our passion for culinary excellence and team development, we'd love to connect. Join us in shaping a legacy of culinary innovation and hospitality.

What We re Looking For:

• 3-5 years of senior-level chef experience or a similar leadership role in the hospitality industry.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly interact with managers, kitchen staff, dining room personnel, and guests.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and online applications.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and driven to create exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to work 50 hours a week, including nights and weekends.
• Capable of reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including food purchasing, preparation, quality standards, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Train kitchen staff in cooking techniques, plate presentation, portion control, and sanitation.
• Make employment decisions (interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel).
• Prepare all required paperwork (forms, reports, schedules) in an organized and timely manner.
• Collaborate with restaurant managers on menu planning and pricing, and establish portion sizes and recipe cards.
• Ensure that food costs and usage are controlled through proper storage, requisition, and waste control procedures.
• Schedule labor to meet business needs while adhering to labor cost objectives.
• Monitor compliance with health, OSHA, and fire regulations.
• Provide safety training (first aid, CPR, lifting/carrying, and handling hazardous materials).
• Maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control.
• Oversee cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, equipment, and food storage areas.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a respected restaurant group.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits available after 60 days of employment.
• Closed on major holidays: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

At NW Hospitality Group, we believe in professional growth and offer numerous opportunities for career development as we continue to expand. We encourage you to explore our websites at Amarostable.com, Lovececilia.com, or Gustavs.com, and check out our social media (@amarostable, @breakfastwithcecilia, @gustavsvancouver).

All management-level hires will complete a standard background check as part of our hiring process.