What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Chef/Kitchen Manager position at Little Jack's Tavern?
The team that brought you Leon's Oyster Shop, Melfi's, and Little Jack’s Tavern is seeking a professional Head Chef to lead one of our kitchens.
From being named Southern Living’s best new restaurant to being nominated for a James Beard award, our restaurants have received national recognition for the passion that we put into our food and service. We believe in providing exceptional, unique experiences; if you do too, read on!
A Head Chef should work the line on a scheduled and as needed basis with a typical schedule of approximately 50 hours per week. A Head Chef should be trained on every position in the kitchen and lead by example and will mentor and develop all BOH staff. They may also need to work with under-performing members of the team. Most importantly, the candidate should have a strong passion for cooking and an interest in managing a clean and organized kitchen.
This position is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness and organization are maintained in the kitchen and all other kitchen storage areas at all times. This position should have strong knowledge of DHEC Regulations regarding cleanliness, food storage temperatures, and cook temperatures.
Responsibilities include:
- Contribute to daily manager logs
- Manage recipes, order guides, prep lists, schedule, inventory, variance report, food cost and labor
- Working the line and doing prep as needed
The Ideal Candidate SHOULD:
- Have proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager or Chef
- Full open availability
- Be a skilled delegator
- Be familiar with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
- Be ServSafe certified or plan to be soon after being hired
- Possess a high level of communication and organization
- Be willing and able to be “hands on”
- Professional and confident communicator
- Be able to maintain effective standardized systems, processes, and controls
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer paid healthcare
Job Type:
- Full-time
Salary:
- DOE, $80,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer paid healthcare
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Head Chef: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000