Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Ted's Bulletin is a 6-unit neighborhood eatery bringing new creativity to American classics, open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch & dinner. Ted's is looking for great leaders who are poised for growth as we have four new locations opening in DC and Virginia over the next 18 months. Ted's is part of the Catalogue Company which operates Federalist Pig, Honeymoon Chicken, Sidekick Bakery, Ensemble digital kitchen and Kramers.

The Executive Chef is the leader for the BOH and is responsible for producing best in class food in accordance with Ted's brand and standards. In addition, they will be responsible for delivering financial results to include, labor and food costs. They will ensure health and safety standards are being met, and they will train and develop the culinary team and maintain a positive culture.

Job Duties:

• Direct and supervise kitchen employees while executing and maintaining Ted's standards
• Lead by example, work the line with staff at key times ensuring recipe adherence and standards are met
• Institute mechanisms to monitor food quality, food safety/sanitation and minimize waste and control inventory
• Hire, train and develop kitchen staff while promoting a positive work environment
• Actively coach and counsel employees to include documentation when appropriate
• Prepare an effective schedule to ensure staffing needs are met and labor costs controlled
• Conduct inventory and handle ordering of product
• Partner with vendors to ensure product arrives in a timely manner and is accounted for
• Achieve company profit standards for sales, costs, labor
• Participate in menu development, and recipe creation
• Responsible for proper food storage and food quality standards including consistency and presentation
• Ensure repair and maintenance needs are met and/or communicated to designated manager
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Communicate repair and maintenance needs to designated manager/vendor
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Evaluate guest feedback and ratings with GM and follow up with culinary team to ensure issues are resolved
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• College Degree or certification in culinary field preferred
• 2+ years in kitchen management role
• Excellent working knowledge of sanitation standards
• Ability to understand and positively impact financials
• Proven ability to hire, train and lead a diverse workforce
• Ability to form relationships and communicate respectfully, and effectively with peers, leadership and workgroup.
• Must be able to work extended hours when business need necessitate
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 100 pounds

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary and bonus plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holiday (Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• Employee Shift Meal while at work
• Employee dining discount extended across all brands
• Health Savings Account
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program