Job Description

We are an upscale sports bar looking for a head chef to manage our 2 locations in Manhattan (Midtown and Chelsea). We are a lunch, dinner and late-night establishment with a focus on high quality burgers, sandwiches and poutines. We are looking for an energetic individual who can lead our kitchen team, prepare our dishes according to our authentic standard recipes and create & develop new menu items.

As head chef, you will run the back-of-house. You will manage the daily operations of the kitchen, oversee the kitchen staff to ensure that the highest quality of cuisine is served to our guests, and ensure that all food and labor cost goals are met.

Duties and responsibilities

• Cooking the set menu (20-30 hours per week) and creating new items 
• Supervising other kitchen staff, conducting necessary training, and ensuring that guest satisfaction with dishes is maintained
• Make sure that all kitchen staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen, including proper storage of all food items
• Ensure that the kitchen’s operational budget is strictly adhered to and all costs are strictly controlled
• Maintain kitchen equipment; schedule repairs and additional maintenance as needed
• Prepare seasonal/weekly food special

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• At least 5 years of prior high-volume Sous Chef or above restaurant experience
• Previous experience with ordering and inventory
• Ability to train and develop team members
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and take initiative
• Self-motivated individual with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Flexible schedule with availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Direct reports
Line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off 

Physical Setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

  Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Holidays

  Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

  Work Location:

• Two locations

  Work Remotely:

• No

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