Head Chef | $75K + Bonus | Philadelphia, PA

Head Chef Opportunity

Earn $75,000 annually plus bonus potential leading the kitchen at one of Old City's most established and busiest neighborhood pubs.

Khyber Pass Pub is hiring a hands-on Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead and develop the BOH team, and maintain consistency in a fast-paced restaurant known for Southern-inspired cuisine, live events, and strong year-round business.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established independent restaurant with ownership support, opportunities for creative input, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on kitchen performance, team development, and guest experience.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Conveniently accessible by public transportation.

Compensation:

• $75,000 annual salary
• Potential annual performance bonus up to 8%
• Paid biweekly

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick days
• Employee dining perks
• Employee discounts

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Approximately 50 hours per week
• Nights, weekends, and event support required

Why This Role Stands Out:

• $75,000 salary plus bonus potential
• Established Old City neighborhood pub with strong year-round business
• Southern, Cajun, and Creole-inspired menu
• Creative culinary input and menu development opportunities
• Active private event and live entertainment business
• Independent restaurant environment with direct ownership access
• Easily accessible by public transportation

About the Role:

This is a hands-on kitchen leadership position responsible for daily BOH operations, food quality, labor management, inventory control, team development, scheduling support, and service execution.

You'll provide leadership during busy service periods while helping maintain consistency, accountability, and organization throughout the kitchen.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead calmly and effectively during high-volume service
• Coach and develop kitchen employees
• Maintain food quality and consistency standards
• Manage food cost, labor, and inventory controls
• Improve kitchen organization and accountability
• Communicate effectively with staff and ownership
• Adapt quickly during special events and peak business periods

About the Restaurant:

Khyber Pass Pub is a long-established neighborhood restaurant and bar located in Philadelphia's historic Old City district.

Known for its Southern, Cajun, and Creole-inspired menu, extensive beer selection, craft cocktails, and live events, the restaurant combines a lively pub atmosphere with a strong food program and consistent year-round guest traffic.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations
• Lead and develop BOH employees
• Maintain food quality and presentation standards
• Manage inventory and purchasing
• Monitor food cost and labor performance
• Support scheduling and staffing needs
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance
• Coordinate kitchen execution during events and high-volume service periods
• Partner with ownership on operational improvements and menu initiatives

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Head Chef, Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef leadership experience
• Experience leading high-volume restaurant kitchens
• Strong food cost and labor management skills
• Knowledge of Southern, Cajun, and Creole cuisine preferred
• Experience with Toast or similar restaurant management systems preferred
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen teams
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable managing teams of 20+ employees