Chef

Tillie's Restaurant, 308 36th Street, McKeesport, PA, USA; Eden Park (PA); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

One week paid vacation

Résumé du poste

Tillie's Restaurant in Pennsylvania is seeking a Chef to lead the kitchen, maintain our Italian menu, and add creative specials. You will manage an diverse team, schedule staff, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and health compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of professional kitchen experience, strong leadership, and a passion for Italian cuisine. Join a family-owned establishment with a rich six-decade history.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Passion for Italian cuisine.
• Strong leadership and team management.
• Commitment to cleanliness and health standards.
• Excellent communication with staff and management.

Responsabilités

• Maintain menu consistency while leading kitchen standards.
• Lead and train kitchen staff and delegate tasks.
• Prepare staff schedules to optimize labor.
• Control inventory using FIFO and reduce waste.
• Enforce health standards and cleanliness.
• Meet weekly with Owners and Dining Room Manager to discuss changes.

Connaissances

Leadership

Menu planning

Inventory control

Staff scheduling

Communication

Food safety

Description du poste

Join Our Team as a Chef: Craft Your Italian Culinary Excellence!

Are you passionate about Italian cuisine and looking for an opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise? Join our family-owned restaurant, where we’ve been serving great Italian food for over 65 years! Known for our warm atmosphere and highly-rated dining experience, we’re searching for a talented Chef to lead our kitchen team and uphold our tradition of excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Chef, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining the quality and consistency of our beloved menu while having the opportunity to add your creative touch through occasional specials. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Menu Consistency & Creativity: Ensure the current menu remains consistent while suggesting improvements and running specials that align with our Italian theme.
• Leadership & Training: Manage a diverse kitchen staff, cross-train team members in various kitchen duties, and delegate tasks to Sous Chefs and Line Cooks to enhance their skills.
• Staff Scheduling: Prepare staff schedules to minimize labor costs and avoid overstaffing during slower periods.
• Inventory Management: Control food and supply inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Health Standards: Assign and schedule cleaning tasks to maintain Department of Health standards.
• Collaboration: Meet weekly with the Owners and Dining Room Manager to discuss issues and implement procedural changes.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Chef with at least 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen setting and a passion for Italian cuisine. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• The ability to maintain menu consistency while embracing occasional creativity.
• Experience with inventory control and scheduling.
• A commitment to cleanliness and health standards.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with staff and management.

Why Join Us?

While we don’t offer additional benefits, we do provide:

• A starting wage of $27.00 or more, based on experience.
• One week paid vacation based upon average hours worked per week over last 3 months
• The chance to work in a highly-rated, family-owned restaurant with over six decades of history.
• An opportunity to express your culinary creativity within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our Culture

At our restaurant, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business that values tradition, quality, and teamwork. We’ve built a loyal customer base over the years by serving authentic Italian dishes in a welcoming atmosphere. If you’re passionate about food and enjoy working in a close-knit team, you’ll feel right at home with us.