Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
Multiunit Chef Acclaimed Group Chicago IL
Salary: $120000 – $150000
Want to be part of an iconic and award-winning restaurant group with incredible benefits? The highly successful group is seeking a Head Chef to oversee three concepts + events. The ideal person for this role will have a mix of personality, technical & creative skill, and large-scale ability. Early culinary pedigree a plus!
Head Chef Responsibilities:
- Oversee and provide hands-on mentorship to the teams
- Provide guidance with seasonal menu development, organizing prep, food cost, and execution of service
- Training and coaching of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plating, portion and cost control, and sanitation/cleanliness
- Responsible for achieving the highest level of guest and employee satisfaction while creating a fun, professional, and productive working environment
- Operates with a guest first mindset and strives to accommodate any and all needs/requests
- Analyze existing pricing and operational systems and suggest new approaches to increase profitability/efficiency
- Support opening process for new restaurant concept
- Hiring and proper staffing
- Oversee all day to day operations for new concept upon opening
- Work with local farmers markets and vendors to source the freshest ingredients
- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
- Effectively manage kitchen labor and food cost to achieve or exceed ideal labor cost standards
Head Chef Preferred Requirements:
- 3-4 years’ experience as an Executive Chef, Multiunit Chef, or Regional chef working in upscale and fine-dining concepts
- MUST have a desire to be hands-on both in training/development and in the kitchen
- Strong business acumen and able to maintain food and labor costs in a seasonal environment
- Passionate and operations oriented
- Love for quality, seasonal ingredients and simple, memorable dishes
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Passionate about growing individual employees and providing a positive work environment
- Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base salary in the $120-150k range
- Bonus
- Strong benefits package
- 3 weeks PTO
- 401k
- Dining allowance
- Life insurance
- Annual performance and salary review
- Relocation