This is an amazing opportunity for an up-and-coming chef to work in an independently-owned restaurant operated by seasoned hospitality professionals.

The Restaurant Chef is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including effective leadership, excellent customer service skills, and supervision of department requirements and standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and cook by example and provide guidance to all team members. Ensure kitchen operations are established and can run smoothly and efficiently in your absence.
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes and ensure that all cooks are following these standards.
• Coordinate training activities for kitchen and back-of-house associates to meet service level standards.
• Determination of purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items.
• Prepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and make appropriate recommendations for success.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all company policies, service procedures, and standards - including Health Department regulations; always maintains excellent kitchen hygiene conditions.
• Have a working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Chef with 10 years culinary experience in established restaurants.
• Must be a hands-on working chef
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• ServSafe certifications are required.
• Possess financial knowledge of food and labor cost controls
• Possess a passion for culinary excellence with incredible skill to create exciting and accessible new dishes, appropriate for the venue’s concept.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours, as needed.
• Proven ability to direct staff clearly and concisely while positively influencing employee behavior and performance.
• Maintains openness and willingness to learn new techniques and improve abilities.
• Think quickly, multitask, and adapt to changing situations while maintaining the highest quality of product and other established standards.
• Skilled in direct interaction with guests.
• Able to build an effective relationship based on respect, trust, and integrity with clients
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs during a shift if needed

Salary and compensation are dependent upon experience.

To inquire or apply contact the restaurant owners at 713-818-5711

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Experience:

• Cooking: 10 years (Required)
• Restaurant Chef: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person