Chef

Coma Coffee Roasters; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k + Matching

2 Weeks Paid Vacation

Job summary

Stacked is seeking aHead Chef to lead kitchen operations in our fast-paced gourmet burger bar in the Carondelet neighborhood. You will oversee menu execution, establish portion sizes, mentor staff, and collaborate with owners on pricing and planning.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in varied kitchen positions, at least 6 months in kitchen management, and a calm, respectful communication style. ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in varied kitchen positions.
• 6 months+ experience in kitchen management.
• Must communicate calmly and respectfully with owners, management, staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and products are prepared and served to standards.
• Make employment and termination decisions (interviewing, hiring, rewarding and disciplining).
• Act as a mentor and guide to all restaurant staff.
• Oversee training of all new kitchen employees; schedule BOH staff.
• Ensure equipment is clean and maintained; work with owners on pricing and planning.
• Create new menu items, recipes, and establish portion sizes and procedures.
• Develop monthly burger specials and collaborations.
• Establish relationships with vendors and manage orders to avoid shortages.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

About Us:

Stacked is a full service, fast paced gourmet burger bar that has been in the Carondelet neighborhood for 10 years! Our Chef/part owner has started a new venture and we are ready to welcome a new head Chef to our team! We take great pride in providing our guests with a wonderful experience from start to finish. We are excited for some fresh ideas to take us into the next chapter!

What's Involved:

• Ensuring all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to restaurant standards
• Make employment and termination decisions (interviewing, hiring, rewarding and disciplining where appropriate)
• Act as a mentor and guide to all restaurant staff
• Oversee training (including on the spot training) of all new kitchen employees
• Schedule BOH employees (7Shifts scheduling program)
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection
• Work with Stacked owners and managers on menu pricing and planning
• Create new menu items, create recipes, establish portion sizes and procedures
• Develop monthly burger special and other collaborations
• Establish relationships with vendors and place orders in a timely manner avoiding any product shortages
• Check orders as they come in
• Ensure shifts run smoothly and maintain reasonable ticket times
• Work alongside FOH managers to promote smooth service
• Address issues quickly and appropriately
• Create and maintain a positive work environment

Wage & Benefits

• Hourly Wage - $50,000-$58,000/year
• Overtime
• Health Benefits
• 401k + Matching
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
• Focus on work/life balance

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in varied kitchen positions
• 6 months + experience in kitchen management
• Must be able to communicate calmly and respectfully with owners, management, staff and guests
• Culinary degreee a bonus but not required
• ServSafe Certified