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Maple Hospitality Group is the national hospitality group driven by Jim Lasky, Chef Danny Grant, and a team of world-class food lovers who serve to live and live to serve. Successful restaurants exist for many years by delivering all of the following: impeccable food, World-class service, and a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Our team’s goal is to achieve iconic destinations and programs by delivering on all three. Our restaurants and our teams deliver an experience beyond what is expected—that is the Maple Hospitality promise.  As the Company expands throughout Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas and Miami, opportunities for growth, travel and continuing education are endless.

Maple & Ash is an innovative take on the traditional steakhouse — mixing modern aesthetic with authentic service to deliver classic wood-fired dishes. With a menu crafted by two Michelin star Chef Danny Grant and a 5,000 bottle wine program named one of “America’s Best” by Wine Spectator, Maple & Ash finds a way to celebrate every moment. It’s more than just a restaurant, it’s an experience.

In everything we do, there are four principles that we live by:

• Generous - We always give more than we receive, and we never take advantage of a guest. The value that a guest receives always exceeds what they pay.
   
• Excellence - We do our work exceptionally, with skill and talent curated from decades of hospitality experience. Our staff has more food, wine, and cocktail knowledge than any other Hospitality Group.
   
• Fun - We love what we do, we laugh a lot, and we never take ourselves too seriously. Having fun is a critical component to success at an intense and complex restaurant.
   
• Fail Fast - As we strive to be the best, we will make mistakes. It is ok to screw up as long as you learn, adjust, and get better. Don’t wait… fail fast and move on.
   

Benefits & Incentive Package Includes:

       Health & Wellness Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

Generous Dining Benefits at all Maple Hospitality Group Locations

Gym Membership Discounts

Discounted Parking

Travel & Growth Potential

Staff Meals

Progressive Paid Time Off

Referral Program

What You Will Do                 

This position is responsible for providing supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service. Assisting the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities, expediting orders to ensure quality taste or presentation, and taking on additional responsibilities to keep the kitchen department functioning properly.

• Accomplish company goals by owning assigned tasks and exploring opportunities to add value to the position
• Oversee the line and ensure the execution of exceptional food in a timely manner
• Responsible for daily line checks to continually drive consistency in recipe standards
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef, CDC, and Exe Sous Chef to maintain corporate-mandated food and labor costs.
• Oversee and participate in daily food purchasing and prep production
• Maintain proper inventory practices and reporting
• Create menu specials, as requested by the Executive Chef
• Schedule and manage staff to build a strong kitchen and dish team
• Recruit exceptional hourly staff members and ensure they’re properly trained to execute their job duties
• Actively prepare for and participate in manager meetings
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing sanitation standards, complying with health and legal regulations, and maintaining security systems.
• Communicate effectively and genuinely with staff members, guests, and all departments
• Maintain a friendly, caring and professional demeanor at all times in a fast-paced environment
• Respond quickly to guest and staff complaints and requests in a friendly and professional manner
• Report to the Executive Chef, CDC, and Executive Sous Chef on operational wins, losses and areas in need of improvement.
• Perform minor accounting duties
• Any other duties assigned

Who We Are Looking For

• High-end level restaurant experiences is a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must maintain a high level of cleanliness and be aware of all food safety standards
• Ability to lead a team and follow instructions
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Must have personal pride in appearance.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Must be detail-oriented.

This role requires

• 2+ years of higher management culinary experience
• Must have a flexible schedule including the ability to work on nights, weekends, and holidays
• Complete position requirements in a fast-paced environment

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.