Are you a high-energy, hardworking team player who is energized by working in a fast-paced and busy kitchen? Have you been told you are a strong leader with excellent people skills, who knows how to motivate a team? If you are persistent and resilient when overcoming obstacles, have advanced knowledge of culinary, pastry and baking techniques, love food and want to create memorable experiences that guests rave about, we want to talk to you!

As an executive chef, you will use your talent, passion and experience to co-run a successful kitchen. You’ll also work alongside, while leading the team of kitchen staff, oversee kitchen safety and sanitation, prepare schedules and oversee profit margins too.

Our ideal Executive Chef:

• Is accountable, confident, objective, and humble

• Is a servant leader who enjoys leading, coaching, motivating and mentoring others

• Is an excellent communicator with great listening skills, not afraid to have crucial conversations to help someone on their team grow

• Is committed, loyal, and a driven team player

• Is able to uncover potential obstacles and develops proactive solutions

• Has proven experience with food and dry good ordering and inventory control

• Has experience testing, costing and implementing menu items

• Has expert financial management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

What we will ask of you:

• Oversee and motivate the kitchen staff, sharing inspiration and ideas with them daily to teach and keep energy high.

• Advise in training, preparation, and production of all menu items.

• Establish a consistent schedule, while managing labor costs and anticipating future employment needs.

• Holding the kitchen staff accountable is part of your role; you’ll uphold standards of conduct per handbook expectations.

• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality and standards.

• Control food costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimizing waste; ensuring high quality of preparation.

• Adhere to all regulations for cleanliness and sanitation, reporting any accidents.

• Produce high quality plates, following proper presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

• Stock and maintain sufficient food product level at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.

• Maintain close relationships with local vendors, purveyors, etc.

• Ensure that the guest experience is the number one goal at the end of all we do.

• Conduct proper ordering procedures to maintain par levels of all kitchen products

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 3 years’ management experience required

• Experience working directly with employees of all levels of authority

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Zoom, Skype, and other cloud or web-based applications

• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking, and pastry techniques

• Proficient knowledge of kitchen equipment, time management, and sanitation regulations.

• Proven ability to display good judgment and decision making

• Proven ability to handle confidential information

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree and/or culinary degree preferred but not required

• Prior experience with career paths, succession planning and developing leaders.

• Prior training experience preferred

• Bilingual Spanish, English is a plus

This management position regularly requires extended hours, including nights and weekends.

WHY Mike Mariola Restaurants and The Rail?

In every Mike Mariola Restaurant, we are committed to providing superior quality food and beverages with legendary service. Our team strives to be collaborative, compassionate, and demonstrate a strong work ethic with all of our co-workers. Internal hospitality is our priority; making sure the environment is one that is safe, fun, and creative. Our culinary teams use the freshest ingredients, work with locally sourced ingredients, and create recipes that are approachable, yet inventive! Mike Mariola Restaurants believes that our employees are key to our success, and we love to promote from within!

In addition to a competitive salary, Mike Mariola Restaurant Group offers benefits to all full-time employees that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K match, Quarterly Bonuses, Equity Incentive Plan, Phone Allowance, Uniform Allowance and meal discounts at our sister restaurants!

We deploy the principles ofEntrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®)which has been critical in our ability to scale the organization through organizing the hundreds of challenges we face every day and making them more manageable. We’re able to solve issues before they become problems, get the right people in the right seats, make meetings so productive that you actually look forward to them, and build a culture of accountability.
We are looking for individuals who want to grow with us and who share in our core values:

Grit:We don’t quit! We embrace challenges and find a way to win!
Hospitality:We love restaurants, and we are relentless about delivering memorable experiences.
Leadership:We are self-starters who consistently take ownership.
Integrity:We do what we say we are going to do.
Respect:We listen to our team and empower them to act.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mike Mariola Restaurants is an equal-opportunity employer.