What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at Bella Milano?
Tired of pre-made sauces and microwaves, want to really cook? Bella Milano is accepting applications from highly-energetic, take charge individuals who want an opportunity to utilize their skills while continuing to learn and grow in a thriving upscale, full service restaurant environment! Bella Milano offers a unique, fine casual cuisine in a contemporary yet relaxed atmosphere with many exciting menu selections.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary based on previous work experience and knowledge
- Monthly Bonuses with attainable goals
- Yearly Bonus where you can earn up to 10% of your salary as a bonus
- Vacation - immediately start accruing vacation days
- Health Insurance - competitive plans, we pay 50% of your cost
- Total Compensation including bonus ranges $52,000 to $71,000 based on experience and knowledge
Bella Milano was started in December of 2003 and has grown to 3 locations along with 2 full service catering divisions. We pride ourselves in taking care of our team members and setting ourselves apart from the rest of the industry.
Apply now if you think you have what it takes to be part of our growing team.
Goals:
-Food Quality – maintain highest level of food quality
-Sanitation – Ensure kitchen is clean at all times and able to pass Inspections from Health Inspectors and Executive Team
-Labor Cost – Manage kitchen labor to obtain goals, and review practices to ensure most efficient use of labor dollars
-Food Cost – Ensure kitchen staff is using proper devices and measurements for all food service related items. Manage kitchen staff to achieve food cost goals
-Training – all kitchen staff must be fully trained at their station to follow recipe and portioning guidelines
-Evaluate food products to ensure that quality standards are being consistently attained.
-Provide professional development of kitchen staff
-Menu development – keep current in menu trends and submit items as requested for menu changes
Responsibilities:
-Scheduling and coordination of kitchen staff
-Staff for maximum productivity and high standards of quality
-Control labor costs to achieve maximum profitability
-Establish controls to minimize food and supply, waste and theft
-Train employees on best practices regarding safety, sanitation and accident prevention
-Support Safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times
-Consult with GM/AGM regarding menus and offerings for special events
-Cooks or directly supervise items that require skillful preparation
-Evaluate products on quality and price
-Provide communication to Director of Store Operations on policies and procedures
-Establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for entire kitchen and equipment
-Ensures kitchen managers are achieving their goals and following their responsibilities
-Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline all employees in Kitchen
-Ensure positive attitudes and professionalism from all staff
-Ensure all kitchen employees adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance standards
-Interact positively with all restaurant staff and guests to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional work environment
-Produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, that is accurate, complete and of high quality
-Come to work on-time and regularly
-Be available for phone calls 24/7
-Ability to work a varying schedule to include mornings, days, evenings, holidays and extended hours
-Ability to type and use e-mail and other technologies as assigned
-Ability to write and cost out recipes
-Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
-Proficient in the following restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, recipe development, and preparation of reports
-Perform other duties as directed
Physical Requirements:
-Ability to speak and hear
-Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
-Constant standing with some walking
-Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
-Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds
-Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills
Communication:
-Monthly Store Manager meetings
-Phone
-Google Calendar
Licenses, Certificates, Insurance:
-Food Sanitation License
-Drivers License
-Auto Insurance
COVID-19 considerations:
Bella Milano follows all CDC guidelines included but not limited to daily health and temperature screenings of all employees.
Bella Milano is contemporary Italian with old world flavor. Join us for a beautiful meal. We feature a full bar, private rooms, a patio, and offer catering.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000