Executive Chef

EXECUTIVE CHEF

We are looking for a professional Executive Chef to carry on the responsibility for the kitchen and culinary staff. The executive Chef will lead by example and develop their staff as assets for the restaurant.  Our ideal candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills, in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Minimum of 2 years management experience 
• Responsible for the development and enhancement of the food product that is presented to guests. Make changes that respond to the marketplace and to guests’ needs, both present and anticipated. Recommend changes to the food product. Use market research to develop new products and menu concepts.
• Responsible for maintaining quality of food product and ensuring consistency in food delivery and standards.
• Ensure that all goals are geared toward exceeding guest’s expectations. Participate in long range planning.
• Responsible for the selection, training, and development of the personnel within the department; planning, assigning and directing work: appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; safety; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and overseeing departmental matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws.
• Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
• Establish goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Communicate the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
• Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Knowledge and use of all cooking methods including broil, sauté, grill, sauces general food prep, proper knife handling
• Ordering supplies, maintaining weekly inventory, and contacting sales reps if there are issues with orders 

• Need to be able to accurately code invoices and enter them into the Cost Sheet.
• Need to understand how to pull sales and labor numbers from Aloha and enter them into the Cost Sheet.

• Learn both Expo lines and prior experience working with wood fired ovens is a plus
• Ensure that exemplary standards of sanitation and cleanliness are always maintained throughout the kitchen areas
• Chef applicants must have City of Chicago food service managers certificate 
• Schedule employees week to week, making sure each area of the kitchen is properly staffed 

REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work in a high energy / fast paced environment 
• 6 years of experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
• Look presentable and professional 
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and teach other culinary team members
• Must be reliable, positive, team oriented, and willing to learn
• Must take instruction as well as initiative
• Excellent written and oral communication, teamwork, listening, and time management skills
• Capability to withstand warm temperatures and proficient in utilizing kitchen equipment
• Ability to perform under pressure with good customer service skills
• Endure physical activities such as reaching, bending, kneeling, stocking, and moving about the facility

Your resume will be reviewed by a member of our team, and we’ll reach out to you directly if there’s a fit.  All interviews will be via phone, Google Meet, or live with a member of our Hiring teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Parlor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance with any aspect of the application process, please contact  jobs@thelgngroup.com