Head Chef and Kitchen Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and highly skilled Head Chef/Manager to lead our culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations. This dynamic role combines creative culinary leadership with strong management skills to deliver exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in fine dining, catering, and food service management, with a passion for culinary excellence, team development, and operational efficiency. As the Head Chef/Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Plan menus and assist with menu pricing taking into consideration customer needs, marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes, holidays, costs, and a wide variety of other factors.

· Schedule and coordinate the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food production is economical and technically correct.

· Develop recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs. Exercise portion control over all items served.

· Approve the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.

· Ensure sanitation and cleanliness standards are maintained throughout the kitchen areas at all times.

· Establish controls and monitor kitchen activities to minimize food and supply waste and theft.

· Train food preparation employees regarding safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.

· Prepare all necessary data for the budget; project annual food and labor costs. Monitor actual financial results and take corrective action where necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.

· Consult with the banquet committee about food production aspects of special events being planned.

· Cook or directly supervise the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.

· Evaluate raw food products and monitor the quality of prepared foods to assure that applicable standards are consistently attained.

· Plan and manage the employee meal program.

· Manage employment activities for kitchen staff members, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc.

· Maintain knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.

· Assure the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.

· Perform other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications:

· College degree preferred.

· 3 years of culinary experience, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.

· Experience in high-volume, elevated-casual restaurants a plus.

· State certified and/or Serve Safe certified.

· Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.

· Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.

· Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Supervises:

All back of the house food and beverage staff.

Join us as our Head Chef/Manager to inspire culinary excellence while leading a passionate team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences. We are committed to supporting your growth within the vibrant hospitality industry!

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000