A Marshall Hospitality is Hiring an Executive Chef at Deacon's New South Near Nashville, TN
Deacon's New South in Nashville, TN is hiring a qualified Executive Chef to join our family. We are looking for leaders with a hands-on and positive leadership approach as we continue to grow and build our concepts!
The A. Marshall Hospitality family of restaurants includes 8 Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant locations, Deacon's New South, and 2 Scout's Pub location.
POSITION INFORMATION
Position: Executive Chef Location: Deacon's New South Start Date: As Soon as Available Status: Full-time / Exempt and at-will Hours: Vary - Days, Evenings, Weekends
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Chef is responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion, cost control, and sanitation and cleanliness.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
Semi-annual bonus opportunity based on a percentage of base salary is available after 6 continuous months with the company. Locations can earn partial, full, or up to 120% of their bonus potential with our accelerators. This position is eligible for 10% of base salary.
Two weeks paid vacation per fiscal year, available after 6 continuous months with the company.
Annual Incentive Trip - we set stretch goals annually for each location, and for the locations that meet those goals we take them on a five day mostly paid trip to celebrate. We have been to places like Cabo San Lucas, Telluride, CO, and on a cruise! You must be with the company for 10 months to be eligible.
Eligibility to participate in the company's employee health benefits program which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance stated 60 days after hire, plus the first of the month
Short-Term Disability Insurance, which includes Paid Maternity Leave
50% discount for you and your immediate family at your restaurant of employment for in-house food and non-alcoholic beverages
50% discount at any of our affiliated restaurants for in-house food and non-alcoholic beverages and apparel
Discounted rates available for catering services for all of our affiliated restaurants.
ESSENTIAL TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY
Essential kitchen equipment including grills, stoves, ovens, blenders, grinders, etc.
Rotisserie smoker
Commercial dishwasher
Cash Register
Aloha Point of Sale System
R365: Restaurant Management Platform
Employee Lifecycle Platform: Dominion Payroll
Google for Business: Google Email, Google Drive, and Google Calendar
Inventory Management Software: R365
Word Processing Software: Microsoft Word or Google Docs
Spreadsheet Software: Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 3 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
At least 1-year experience as a Chef or equivalent position.
Be 21 years of age or older.
Have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must pass the federally mandated E-verify process.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
Must be self-disciplined, take initiative, and have excellent communication and leadership skills with a focus on treating the entire team with dignity and respect.
Must have a pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
Excellent communication skills for dealing with diverse staff.
Must be able to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems.
Self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability and outgoing.
Pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance.
EEO STATEMENT A. Marshall Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, gender (includes pregnancy or related medical conditions), genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We are drug-free, provide reasonable accommodations where requested and available and participate in the Federal E-Verify process.