Chef / Kitchen Manager

American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning cuisine. Live entertainment. Craft beer. Crafted cocktails and so much more. All in a space designed specifically for socializing. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where everyone is free to feel good and the stage is always set for having a good time.

Leads a team of culinary professionals in preparing top quality, attractive, and delicious food for our Guests. The Chef / Kitchen Manager oversees all aspects of the culinary side of the business including hiring, staffing, safety & sanitation, recipe adherence, orders, and prep lists. This person is a brand representative that maintains a patient and positive attitude. They hold the team accountable for top tier results and are passionate about food and hospitality. The Chef works with pride and must have a tremendous work ethic that sets the tone for the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates, leads, and directs Sous Chefs
• Source, hire, and train Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Team Members
• Trains and validates all new cooks, as well as provides ongoing training and coach to existing cooks
• Partners with the General Manager and FOH Managers on training and educating all team members
• Coaches, teaches, and develops all team members with a focus on the Sous Chefs
• Ensures 100% recipes adherence by all team members (including Sous Chefs and FOH Managers)
• Holds team accountability to policies and procures set forth by American Social
• Responsible for implementing and holding strict standards for safety and sanitation as well as overall kitchen organization
• Leads the implementation of a HACCP plan and ensures all team member follow as well
• Keep a clear line of communication with the General Manager, as well as the Corporate Chef and DO
• Run food cost to goal focusing on ordering, preparations, and waste management
• Manages controllable costs to goal and aware of relevant P&L results
• Manages the culinary side of the back office accounting and scheduling systems
• Prepare orders based on pars and projections
• Performs accurate inventories and clearly communicates food cost to Leadership and all Team Members
• Performers Line and Quality Checks to ensure food quality is properly prepared, equipment is functioning, and the kitchen is set up for a successful service every shift
• Works directly with the Event Coordinator on all events, parties, and catering
• Works with Marketing on executing PR events often representing American Social at these events
• Holds team members to the proper Image and Appearance Guidelines including proper hygiene
• Manages the overall restaurant equipment maintenance program, not limited to kitchen equipment
• Monitor guest satisfaction measurements including Yelp and other reputation management as one tool to identify culinary successes and challenges

ABILITY TO:

• Be adaptable to a changing environment
• Clearly communicate to all levels of the organizations
• Manage team of up to 75 people
• Hold 1 on 1’s and communicate areas of opportunity and development
• Bring creative ideas to build sales and overall brand improvement
• Work in an organized manner
• Multi-task and have a great sense of urgency with changing priorities
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Maintain a professional and polished appearance
• Follow Company Budgets and established goals
• Able to work in a fast pace environment
• Prioritizes projects and solicitates direction when necessary
• Work nights and weekends
• Work 12 hours shifts as necessary

EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

• 5 years Chef experience in a Full Service and High-Volume Restaurant
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with back office and POS systems (Restaurant 365, Hot Schedules, Micros)
• Advanced organizational skills
• Bilingual is a plus
• Culinary Arts Degree is a plus (Associates, Bachelors, Certificates, etc.)
• Serv Safe Certified
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Job Type: Full-time