What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at South Philly & Maine?
Job Summary
We are looking for a CHEF — not an entry-level cook.
This position is for someone with real, proven professional kitchen experience who can step into a new restaurant and take ownership of the kitchen from day one.
South Philly & Maine is a new concept focused on authentic ribeye cheesesteaks, fresh Maine lobster rolls, and high-quality food executed consistently at volume. We need someone who takes their craft seriously and knows how a professional kitchen should operate.
WHAT WE NEED
You must have experience with:
- Running and controlling a commercial kitchen
- High-volume food service
- Flat-top/griddle cooking
- Fryer operation
- Proper food preparation and handling
- Prep planning and organization
- Portion control and food-cost awareness
- Inventory and minimizing waste
- Food safety, sanitation, temperatures, and proper storage
- Maintaining consistency during a rush
- Training and directing other kitchen employees
- Keeping a kitchen clean, organized, stocked, and ready
We are not looking to teach someone how to cook.
We can teach you our recipes, our menu, and our standards. You should already understand the fundamentals of professional cooking and kitchen operations.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We want someone who is experienced, fast, organized, dependable, calm under pressure, and serious about quality.
You should be the person who walks into a busy kitchen and takes control instead of waiting to be told what to do.
When 30 tickets hit the kitchen, we need someone who knows how to prioritize, communicate, execute, and keep the food coming out correctly.
Professional kitchen experience is required.
If your experience is limited to basic line-cook or entry-level restaurant work, this position is not for you.
If you've spent years in professional kitchens, know how to lead a line, understand food, and take pride in putting out excellent food every single time, we want to talk to you.
We're building South Philly & Maine to be one of the best food operations in the area, and we're looking for a chef who wants to help build the kitchen the right way from the beginning.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- Food provided
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22