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Restaurant Chef

Goodwin Recruiting

Our growing restaurant concept is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to lead our kitchen in Portsmouth, NH. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume, scratch kitchen and enjoys building strong teams, delivering exceptional food!

Chef Benefits:

  • 45-hour work week and NO NIGHTS!
  • Free Parking!
  • 401k with company match!
  • Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance!
  • Paid Holidays!
  • 2 weeks PTO!
  • Excellent training program!
  • Bonus!

Chef Requirements & Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of current full-service, scratch kitchen leadership experience
  • Experience with restaurants with $3M+ sales
  • Able to diligently follow recipe books
  • Hands-on leadership style with a proven ability to develop and motivate culinary teams
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Commitment to consistency, execution, and operational excellence
  • Strong emotional intelligence
  • Genuine care and passion for people and the industry

Chef General Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficient execution
  • Hire, train, coach, and mentor a high-performing culinary team
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, inventory, and kitchen organization standards
  • Lead by example in a hands-on kitchen environment
  • Foster a positive, team-oriented culture while maintaining strong operational standards
  • Ensure an exceptional guest experience through consistent food quality and service
Vacancy posted 7 hours ago
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