Chef

131 MAIN Restaurant; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

131 MAIN Restaurant in Charlotte, NC is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to helm an all-scratch kitchen, delivering world-class dishes with only coolers, no freezers. You will oversee daily operations, coach a professional team, collaborate with management to ensure brand consistency, and drive food cost control while maintaining the highest health and safety standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can motivate a devoted team toward culinary excellence, join our award-winning

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality or in a similar role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong communication leadership skills to coach and motivate a devoted culinary team
• Indepth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen operations
• Great organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting, cost control, and inventory management
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Responsibilities

• Lead a professional “all scratch” culinary team to achieve a world class kitchen with only coolers, no freezers
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to consistently deliver great food
• Coach and lead a team of culinary professionals, supporting quality people to ensure 100% performance and development
• Collaborate closely with the management team, ensuring brand consistency with all products
• Manage the business which includes; inventory levels, ordering supplies, and managing food costs while minimizing waste and ensuring freshness
• Commitment to exceeding all health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and promoting a safe working environment
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork among all team members

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary Techniques

Food Safety

Kitchen Operations

Budgeting

Inventory Management

Time Management

Job description

• Lead a professional “all scratch” culinary team to achieve a world class kitchen with only coolers, no freezers
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to consistently deliver great food
• Coach and lead a team of culinary professionals, supporting quality people to ensure 100% performance and development
• Collaborate closely with the management team, ensuring brand consistency with all products
• Manage the business which includes; inventory levels, ordering supplies, and managing food costs while minimizing waste and ensuring freshness
• Commitment to exceeding all health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and promoting a safe working environment
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork among all team members

Requirements:

• Proven experience in hospitality or in a similar role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Strong communication leadership skills to coach and motivate a devoted culinary team
• Indepth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen operations
• Great organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting, cost control, and inventory management
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

If you are passionate about culinary excellence, possess strong leadership and communication abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team.