Restaurant Chef

Title: Restaurant Chef

Compensation:  $80,000 – $90,000 annually (based on experience)

Benefits:  Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) Retirement Plan, Professional Growth Opportunities

Summary:

A thriving full-service restaurant is seeking a Restaurant Chef to lead its culinary operations. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a passionate, team-oriented professional with strong culinary skills and experience in high-volume, scratch kitchen environments. The Restaurant Chef will oversee all back-of-house (BOH) operations, drive menu innovation, uphold food quality standards, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and hospitality excellence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven culinary professional to take ownership of a dynamic kitchen, shape the guest experience through innovative cuisine, and grow within a supportive restaurant group.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all BOH operations - food preparation, line execution, sanitation, and safety compliance

• Lead, inspire, and manage the kitchen team

• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, presentation, and food quality standards

• Interview, train, coach and provide ongoing coaching and performance reviews

• Manage kitchen labor, food cost, inventory, and minimize waste 

• Maintain compliance with health department regulations

• Support private dining and catered event execution with precision and creativity

• Collaborate with FOH leadership to align service, pacing, and guest satisfaction

• Utilize kitchen management software and tools for scheduling, inventory, and reporting

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience as a Chef in a full-service, scratch kitchen

• Experience in a restaurant with $2 MM or higher annual income (i.e. medium-size restaurant or larger)

• Solid understanding of kitchen financials, food/labor cost control, and budgeting

• Experience managing BOH operations for private events and large parties

• Tech-savvy with familiarity in kitchen software platforms and scheduling tools

• Must be flexible and available to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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