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Cru Hospitality Group

Head Chef

Tampa, FL

$55K - $65K/yr

Head Chef The Head Chef is responsible for all aspects of the kitchen such as BOH operations, recipe management, financial responsibility, portion and inventory control, food quality, and employee ...

Wavecrest Grill

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Head Chef

Lake Milton, OH · On-site

$55K - $80K/yr

Head Chef - Lake House Themed Restaurant We're looking for a passionate and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our new lake house themed restaurant, Wavecrest Grill in Lake Milton. This is an ...

EAU Holdings

Head Chef

Manitowish Waters, WI

Head Chef Smokey's Manitowish Waters, WI A taste of northern Wisconsin nostalgia, with a modern twist! Smokey's is an intimate Wisconsin Northwoods supper club that offers exquisite cuisine in a ...

Hudson Manpower

Head Chef

New York, NY · On-site

About the Role The Head Chef - Modern Chinese Cuisine will lead the culinary direction of a high-end, luxury Chinese dining restaurant, responsible for delivering an elevated, contemporary ...

LSG Sky Chefs

Head Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Head Chef Job Location: Seattle-USA-98188 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $90,000.00 - 105,000.00 per year About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a ...

Hiway Harrys

Head Chef

Johnson Creek, WI · On-site

$20/hr

Join Us as a Highly Skilled Head Chef! Are you passionate about leading a dynamic kitchen team in a fun and loving environment? Do you thrive in fast-paced settings where your culinary creativity can ...

Carmel Terrace

Head Chef

Framingham, MA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Head Chef Qualifications: * Institutional chef experience required. * Servesafe Certification required. * High School diploma or equivalent required. * Must be able to follow production sheets and ...

Grand Cru

Head Chef

Columbia, MO · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

Head Chef - Full Time Grand Cru | 2600 S Providence Rd Join the dynamic culinary team at Grand Cru, a premier full-service restaurant located in the heart of our community. As the Head Chef, you will ...

Carmel Terrace Inc.

Head Chef

Framingham, MA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Head Chef Qualifications: * Institutional chef experience required. * Servesafe Certification required. * High School diploma or equivalent required. * Must be able to follow production sheets and ...

Troon Golf

Head Chef

Brewster, WA · On-site

Head Chef/ BBQ Centric focus We're looking to add experienced pit master's to our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in barbecue techniques with the fundamentals of butchering ...

Troon

Head Chef

Brewster, WA · On-site

$80K/yr

Head Chef/ BBQ Centric focus We're looking to add experienced pit master's to our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in barbecue techniques with the fundamentals of butchering ...

Fairmount Homes, Inc

Head Chef

Ephrata, PA · On-site

$26.35 - $28.50/hr

Head Chef - Dining Services Fairmount Homes | Ephrata, PA Located on a beautiful 70+ acre campus in rural Ephrata, PA, Fairmount Homes is a faith-based community founded on Christ's love and ...

La ZaZa Trattoria

Head Chef

Saint Charles, IL

$68K - $75K/yr

We are seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the food industry, showcasing exceptional skills in menu planning ...

Runningy.com

Head Chef

Klamath Falls, OR · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

We are looking for a Head Chef tired of the big city, traffic, hassle and the high cost of living to consider the Running Y Resort. Nestled in the stunning high desert landscape of Southern Oregon ...

Sage + Sound Table

Head Chef

Putnam, CT

$110K - $120K/yr

The Head Chef will oversee all kitchen operations while fostering a culture of creativity, consistency, and excellence. This is both a creative and operational leadership role for a chef who believes ...

Northcoast Fish House LLC

Head Chef

Mentor, OH · On-site

The Lobster Pot is currently looking to hire a full-time head chef. Looking for immediate hire! Compensation based on experience, working chef. Great hours, restaurant is closed most holiday and ...

Waukeela Operatingco LLC

HEAD CHEF

North Conway, NH · On-site

$10K - $13K/yr

Summer Camp qualified residential Head Chef (Seasonal) June 6th - August 18th (10 weeks) All Girls Summer Camp, located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. If you have availability ...

Watershed Hospitality Group

Head Chef

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$58K - $61K/yr

We are seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence, creativity in menu development, and strong leadership skills to ...

Boca Recovery Center

Head Chef

Springfield, MA · On-site

Head Chef - Springfield MA Location: On-Site - Springfield MA Department: Operations / Dietary Services Reports to: DOO Status: Salary, Full-Time Compensation: Competitive salary, based on experience ...

Boca Recovery Center

Head Chef

Springfield, MA · On-site

Head Chef - Springfield MA Location: On-Site - Springfield MA Department: Operations / Dietary Services Reports to: DOO Status: Salary, Full-Time Compensation: Competitive salary, based on experience ...

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Head Chef

Cru Hospitality Group

Tampa, FL

$55K - $65K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Head Chef
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Head Chef is responsible for all aspects of the kitchen such as BOH operations, recipe management, financial responsibility, portion and inventory control, food quality, and employee supervision. The Head Chef provides leadership, training, and hands-on management of the kitchen staff. They ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and customers have excellent dining experiences while ensuring all Cru Hospitality Group’s standards are upheld or exceeded.
The role of Head Chef is one that can elevate the experience offered by the entire operation. Primary responsibilities are to (1) supervise daily back of house restaurant operations, including food prep, cooking, stocking, inventory, and safety procedures, (2) execute the vision of the menu as directed by CHG (3) provide proper and continuous training to all line staff members and service team members and model proper skills as well as behavior, (4) manage the entire kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food in a timely manner. The personality and success of the kitchen and the location as a whole are directly related to the role of Head Chef.
A strong Head Chef will exhibit the following characteristics.
● Strong knowledge of amp; skills in cooking, food handling, food preparation, kitchen maintenance
● Strong knowledge of food, culinary terms, and the restaurant industry
● Exhibit sincere hospitality and teamwork
● Be intuitive as to where their help is most needed
● Strong communication skills
● Be a Coach and a Teacher
● Be Coachable
● Be the Example This role reports to the General Manager of the location.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
● Successfully executes all food service operations and daily kitchen operations, including serving as Expeditor.
● Provides direction to kitchen staff, ensuring execution of all employee duties.
● Ensures compliance with all health and fire department regulations.
● Implements and manages kitchen and restaurant policies and procedures
● Ensures that kitchen staff maintain a clean and organized station at all times and are keeping their stations stocked and supplied.
● Participates in daily and monthly inventory process.
● Uses in-house systems to order and receive food and supplies.
● Participates in menu evolution; leads teams to develop ideas for menus under CHG guidelines
● Supervises opening and closing tasks. Holds staff accountable.
● Coaches, teaches, and motivates fellow team members in cooking and kitchen skills as well as the proper preparation of CHG menu items.
● Ensures products are stored at the correct temperature.
● Ensures recipes are up to date with current menu items, portions, and ingredients.
● Creates and ensures use of prep sheets and makes sure they are up to date.
● Upholds all recipe and service standards.
● Communicates all 86’d items to both BOH and FOH staff. Has daily counts ready before service.
● Coordinates and communicates with runners and front of house staff to ensure proper service.
● Completes the duties of a line cook when needed and is capable of performing the duties of all kitchen positions.
● Organize, schedule, and lead kitchen meetings
● Attend weekly management meetings as set forth by the General Manager.
● Professional handling of the Coworker Relationship: includes BOH and FOH staff
● Monitors labor costs to attain budgeted goals
● Anticipates, identifies, and corrects any issues with inventory, systems, and staffing
● Continues to learn and educate themselves on food, cooking, and industry trends
● Leads and participates in the hiring process for all kitchen staff : includes posting job opportunities, interviewing, and onboarding new hires.
● Assure all members of your team are properly trained, including ServeSafe certified.
● Maintains the highest quality, consistent product standards.
● Demonstrates great hospitality by example
● Ensure all CHG standards are upheld or exceeded
OTHER Operates as a member of a team, helping others and requesting help as needed. Further duties not currently detailed here may be added at the discretion of the General Manager and Director of Operations

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