Chef

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q; Bethlehem (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Employer paid life insurance

Vacation

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q in Bethlehem, Georgia is seeking a skilled Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure a high standard of food quality and guest service. This role includes leading and developing a strong team while managing budgets effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, at least 3-5 years of relevant restaurant management experience, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.
• Ability to define, measure, and attain financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Run effective shifts and oversee operations across the restaurant.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and manage budgets.
• Assist in hiring and training team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Guest service focus

Operational management

Training and development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Chef

TOTAL COMP TO MID $80'S

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operation. Must demonstrate the ability to run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant.
• Provides direction, coaching, training and development for assistant managers and all team members including food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures consistent execution of all systems, standards and cost controls.
• Responsible for establishing and appropriately communicating goals to General Manager and Local Owner on a regular basis.
• Communicates effectively with the guest, team members, management team, local owner, Station 5 team, and vendors.
• Effectively maintains cleanliness of exterior and interior facilities and ensures sufficient supply levels for team members to execute their responsibilities.
• Oversees BOH schedules, effectively maintaining staffing levels, labor goals and guest satisfaction.
• Oversees department inventory procedures and is able to coach and develop assistant managers to complete weekly inventory in their area of responsibility.
• Effectively manages BOH budgets including forecasting.
• Interviews and assists in the hiring of all departments to maintain appropriate staffing par levels.
• Effectively manages assistant managers and team members to ensure all food and service standards are met each shift and ensures all guests have a great experience.
• Follows safety procedures and standards when operating all equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under stress and exercise good judgment.

We Offer

• Competitive pay
• A work environment that is upbeat, exciting, and fun
• Opportunity for advancement
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K plan, employer paid life insurance and vacation
• Life Assistance Program
• Team Member Assistance Fund

Experience And Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). Some college preferred.
• Three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.
• Must be able to attract, train, develop and retain the very best Team Members in the industry.
• Exceptionally strong guest service focus with the ability to provide an exceptional dining experience for every guest.
• Ability to define, measure and attain financial goals for the restaurant, with a focus on year‑over‑year sales growth, guest count increases, effective staffing levels, guest service measurements, cost of goods and labor cost management.

Physical Requirements (Reasonable Accommodations May Be Requested)

Performs duties that require bending, lifting, reaching and turning. Transports items and containers (weighing up to 50 lbs.). Able to stand up to 8 hours or longer if needed.

Additional Requirements Include

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and work in a restaurant environment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to talk and hear, and use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate kitchen equipment and other standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; bend, kneel and crouch and climb.
• Climbing ladder and step stool.
• Exposure to heat.
• Dexterity required for handling food items and dishes.

The essential functions and requirements listed in this job description are not intended to be all‑inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the restaurant.

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