Executive Chef

Whiskey Cake is your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. From ourmesquite wood-grilled plates to fresh greens and famous desserts, all our hand-crafted dishes are served up with simple, honest flavors in a rustic, local atmosphere. Looking for a team of like-minded professionals to work with? At Whiskey Cake, we value managerswho are outgoing, personable, and skilled at creating positive experiences for both team membersand guests. We prioritize building genuine connections and promoting a culture of accountability todrive business and make every day better than the last. Our scratch-made food and creativecocktails are locally sourced and produced in-house, with everything from beef jerky to bakeryitems made on-site. We're seeking an experienced chef who excels in high- volume, scratch cookingto run our kitchen efficiently, constantly improve our menu, and work closely with our restaurantmanagers to oversee food and beverage operations. Job Requirements Partnering with the General Manager and Director of Culinary, executing, and driving the culinary direction through a deep understanding of the brand DNA of Whiskey Cake Ownership of the food menu including food cost and team to execute it. Deployment of new menu items and menu rollouts regulatory and compliance requisites. Product quality and execution of new menu items Continuing education and research on food techniques to remain sharp and proactive, ahead of thecurve. Develop the foundation of the Whiskey Cake culinary future through training and development ofthe next generation of Chefs. Influence the individual restaurants through hands-on training and collaboration. Hold the culinary team to a high level of accountability for results. Provide leadership in the areas of culinary safety, sanitation, and product education. Profile 3-5 years of the following: culinary management, responsibility for menu rollouts & implementation of kitchen systems A reputation as a leader, motivator, and manager with proven ability to successfully develop andlead teams. The ability to learn quickly and collaborate with others. Strong understanding of restaurant systems High level of personal motivation/ambition and enthusiasm/energy, an entrepreneurial sensibility, high energy with a focus on detail Live within reasonable driving distance of one of our current restaurants We participate in the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment to maintaining a legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr