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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

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Executive Chef

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain ... research through the sale of its freshly squeezed lemonade. Firebirds has received numerous ...

Highlands College

Executive Chef

Birmingham, AL

$67K - $92K/yr

The Executive Chef oversees menu development, culinary standards, financial performance, team ... Other Duties * Assist with the research and concepting of additional restaurant concepts that meet ...

Highlands College

Executive Chef

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$67K - $92K/yr

The Executive Chef oversees menu development, culinary standards, financial performance, team ... Other Duties * Assist with the research and concepting of additional restaurant concepts that meet ...

Sysco

Sales Consultant - Huntsville, AL

Central, AL

  • Retirement

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

Compass Group, North America

RENAL DIETITIAN

Mobile, AL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility ... Mentorship & Professional Development:** Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through ...

Compass Group

PART TIME AND PRN DIETITIAN

Fairhope, AL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our ... Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility ...

Compass Group, North America

RENAL DIETITIAN

Birmingham, AL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility ... Mentorship & Professional Development:** Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through ...

Compass Group, North America

RENAL DIETITIAN

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility ... Mentorship & Professional Development:** Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through ...

Compass Group, North America

RENAL DIETITIAN

Montgomery, AL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility ... Mentorship & Professional Development:** Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through ...

Compass Group, North America

DIETITIAN

Mobile, AL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility ... Mentorship & Professional Development:** Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through ...

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What skills and qualifications are needed to be a research development chef?

To thrive as a Research Development Chef, you need comprehensive culinary expertise, a deep understanding of food science, and often a degree in culinary arts or food technology. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, recipe management software, and food safety certifications like ServSafe is highly valuable. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and strong collaboration abilities help you excel when designing innovative recipes and working with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure you can successfully develop new food products that meet both culinary standards and market demands.

What does a research development chef do?

A Research Development Chef is responsible for creating, testing, and refining new food products, recipes, and menu items, often for restaurants, food manufacturers, or retail brands. They blend culinary creativity with food science and market trends to develop innovative and scalable food concepts. Their role involves experimenting with ingredients, improving flavors, ensuring product consistency, and considering factors like cost, nutrition, and production feasibility.

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Executive Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Montgomery, AL • On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 88 rated restaurants

Job description

Position Overview:

Our Executive Chefs are responsible for all back of house team members, operations, and food production. Our Executive Chefs develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. This individual is accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for food quality and a clean, organized kitchen. This individual must be able to remain calm and composed in high pressure situations. Our Executive Chefs play a vital role in the execution of hospitality.

What we expect of you:

  • Manages back of house team members, operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®
  • Trains and develops Sous Chef
  • Provides direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling and providing feedback on job performance
  • Cross trains team members—evaluates, encourages, and teaches team members to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station
  • Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift
  • Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen
  • Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals
  • Accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders
  • Conducts inventory bi-weekly in a team effort
  • Comfortable working in a team driven kitchen and closely works with all managers

What’s in it for you:

  • Excellent earning potential
  • Attainable bonus paid every other pay period
  • Comprehensive training
  • Three weeks paid time-off annually
  • 401k + company match
  • Competitive benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
  • New store openings— several growth opportunities for all team members!
  • Holiday closures— closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closures on Christmas Eve!

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years high volume, full service restaurant experience in an Executive Chef position
  • Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure
  • Self-Actualized and motivated
  • Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance
  • Butchering experience required
  • Scratch Kitchen Experience preferred

If you are seeking a position with growth opportunities, in depth learning and development, and supportive team members, then spark the flame and apply to Firebirds today!

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is a collection of 72 polished-casual restaurants specializing in boldly flavored, classic American cuisine, including fresh steaks and seafood prepared from scratch and seared over local hickory, oak or pecan wood on an authentic wood-fired grill. Architectural features include custom-designed wine walls, inviting patios and the FIREBAR, which boasts a wide selection of artisan cocktails, craft beer and a robust wine list, including Firebirds private label wine, served at proper cellar temperatures. With its purpose to Serve, enrich and exceed, Firebirds prides itself on providing real value and unexpected delights to its guests, while weaving itself into the fabric of the communities it serves. To date, Firebirds has donated more than $4 million to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund childhood cancer research through the sale of its freshly squeezed lemonade. Firebirds has received numerous national awards, including multiple Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence and recognition in the FSR 50 Top 10 Fast-Growing Chains and as one of 10 Breakout Brands by Nations Restaurant News. For more information or to find a location, visit firebirdsrestaurants.com, like Firebirds on Facebook or follow Firebirds on Twitter at @FirebirdsGrill or Instagram at @FirebirdsGrill.

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