Executive Chef / Sous Chef

Route 34 Group Inc., in Philly is in search of aworking Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisineto lead the kitchen and execute the restaurant's cuisine. Candidate must have a passion for the culinary arts and the vision to create beautiful and delicious cuisine. Must be a leader, motivator and above else an example.Must be a seasoned veteran who has worked in top fine dining kitchens.Responsibilities:- Collaborate with the Operation Director to proactively research, develop and implement innovative food ideas/concepts and new or revised menu/recipe items to increase individual restaurant's profitability- Coach the teams on effectively managing costs while maintaining the recipe standards, and the cooking and preparation procedures- Improve cost structure by improving BOH operating efficiency through maximizing the productivity of the staff, developing new procedures or streamlining processes; including receiving, preparation and cooking procedures, kitchen designs, and menu mix optimization- Provide coaching and guidance on improving the mindset and skill set of BOH staff, and provide the staffs with the appropriate tool set to perform their jobsQualified candidates will have:- Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in well-rated, industry leading kitchens- Prior experience opening a new restaurant as an Executive Chef a big plus- Must have a strong command of high-end cuisine and thorough business management skills- Passion for training and development of others- Attention to details of food quality, preparation and presentation- Influential, team oriented leadership style- Flexible and adaptive to rapidly changing priorities and work demands- Strong written and computer skills; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet- Degree in culinary arts from an accredited University preferredCompensation:We offer a very competitive base + bonus package, dining discount of 50% on all meals for yourself and up to 5 guests at any of our 30 high-end restaurants and 10 days PTO in 1st year!Required SkillsFood Safety KnowledgeKitchen managementMenu developmentCulinary Menu / Recipe DevelopmentFood BudgetingFood Cost Optimization Ordering / PurchasingPurveyor/Local Farmer RelationshipsStaff education / motivationTicket ManagementUp to 300 covers a nightBudgetingRecruiting / hiringShould you feel you are the right fit please submit your resume. This position is for immediate hire.