Head Chef
FTK Hospitality Philadelphia
Job Description
Job Description
Head Chef - Full Time
FTK Hospitality | Philadelphia, PA
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team at a high-volume hospitality operation in Philadelphia. This exciting role involves overseeing a $15M kitchen, where you will have the opportunity to create exceptional dining experiences for large-scale events. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for culinary excellence, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all culinary operations across a $15M annual revenue kitchen.
- Directly lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of three Sous Chefs and the full back-of-house (BOH) brigade.
- Drive consistency, food quality, and execution standards across all service periods.
- Manage food cost, labor cost, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
- Develop and execute innovative menus in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Lead high-volume events and large-scale service programming.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of Head Chef or Executive Chef experience in a high-volume kitchen.
- Experience in stadium, arena, convention center, or large-scale event culinary operations is required.
- Proven leadership in managing multiple Sous Chefs and developing a strong BOH team.
- Strong financial management skills, including food cost, labor, and P&L for volumes exceeding $12M.
- ServSafe certified or equivalent certification.
- Must currently reside in the Philadelphia, PA market; no relocation package is available.
Schedule
Full-time position with varying schedules based on event needs.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Join a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your culinary expertise will shine. We offer competitive compensation plus binus - plus benefits, and the opportunity to work at one of Philadelphia's premier hospitality operations. Be part of a team that values creativity, excellence, and growth.
Join the Team
If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level and lead a talented kitchen team, apply today!
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