NEW LOCATION COMING SOON - HIRING & TRAINING NOW!
Hiring immediately for full-time Assistant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager or Culinary Manager or Senior Kitchen Manager:
Benefits We Offer:
• Eligible for medical, dental, 401(K) retirement plan and paid time off
• Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
• Paid management training program
• Opportunity to work with a growing brand with advancement opportunities and ongoing development – we promote from within
• Uniform (chef’s coat / hat) provided at no cost
• Food provided – free meal per shift
• Employee referral program - Refer a friend for a $250 referral bonus for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions (for locations other than home location)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations
Job Summary:
As an Assistant Executive Chef, you’ll assist in managing the culinary team, food service, and hospitality operations, ensuring high standards in both the kitchen and front of house operations. You'll play a vital role in hiring, training, and developing staff, while managing inventory and controlling costs.
In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee both culinary and hospitality operations, maintain a safe and clean environment, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Your professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to culinary and hospitality excellence will drive the success of our operations and enhance the guest experience.
Job Responsibilities:
• Oversee restaurant operations and ensure seamless management in the absence of any member of the management team.
• Lead and develop staff through recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Ensure operational excellence in both front and back of house, including food preparation, menu execution, and guest service.
• Manage food costs, inventory, scheduling, and staff accountability for operational standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation protocols.
• Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance, facility repairs, and proficiency in all kitchen stations.
Job Requirements:
• 2+ years of culinary management experience; prior background in hospitality operations is a plus but not a requirement; must be willing to oversee hospitality operations in addition to culinary operations
• Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
• Experience in managing a team, while identifying and developing employees for future leadership roles
• Experience in facilitating and executing an effective training program
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with guests, resolve conflict, and provide direction to staff.
• Understanding of managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
• Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly during a shift. At times it might be necessary to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen
Preferences:
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience working in full-service casual dining
• Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and accustomed to corporate structure and protocols
Why work for us?
Because it’s more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose: To Celebrate Life.Family.Food.
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