What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at Kizuki Ramen?
Job Title: CHEF
Pay Range: 80,000 - 100,000/ annually (depends on experience)
Location: Redmond, WA (Company wide)
About US:
Supreme Dumplings is a thriving restaurant known for its exquisite dumplings and authentic Chinese cuisine. We take pride in our commitment to quality, exceptional service, and creating a memorable dining experience for our customers. As we continue to expand and innovate, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chef to join our team and lead our restaurant to new heights of success.
Job Overview:
Thank you for your interest in the Chef position at our company! We are looking for a chef with strong interpersonal skills to join our company who can: develop recipes and menus, develop and lead a strong back of house team, set and enforce kitchen policies and procedures, has a forward thinking/growth mindset who can help us grow as an organization. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and what you can bring to our organization!
Responsibilities:
- Develops recipes and menus.
- Collaborating with the restaurant leadership to set item prices
- Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
- Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
- Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
- Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff
- Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
- Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
- Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed
- Oversees back-of-house operations.
- Sets the staffing schedule.
- Leads pre-shift meetings.
- Determines plating and presentation plans.
- Orders and evaluates the quality of new food.
- Stocks the kitchen with necessary supplies.
- Helps with financial planning and budgeting.
- Handles and resolves customer complaints.
- Makes sure the kitchen staff follows all food safety laws.
- Sets and implements the kitchen policies and procedures.
Core Competencies
- Physical ability to work under the following conditions: bending, reaching, stretching, twisting, climbing stairs, manual dexterity/coordination, standing for extended periods of time, lifting heavy objects 50lbs., and other physical activities common to kitchens.
- Work may involve interactions with a diverse client/guest population and involves working with people, so strong communication skills are a must
- Expert knowledge in kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation rules
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local food handling regulations
- Ability to develop unique recipes
- Current knowledge of trends in the restaurant industry
- Comfortable training, directing and supervising kitchen staff
- Exceptional leadership skills, including motivation and goal setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management and organization
Requirements:
- Expert knowledge of the restaurant or organization’s cuisine
- Experience working in Chinese cuisine
- Advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practices
- A culinary arts bachelor’s or master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 5 years of management experience is preferred.
- Bilingual to English & Mandarin.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Employee discounts and benefits.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000