Chef

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bocado Tapas in the United States is seeking a seasoned Chef to lead daily back-of-house operations, ensure consistent food quality, safety, and a thriving tapas service. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding a trained kitchen team and partnering with the General Manager to implement recipes and standards.

You will oversee prep, production, service, inventory, purchasing, labor costs, and compliance with health and safety requirements, while maintaining an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of progressively responsible kitchen experience with leadership or supervisory duties.
• Experience in a full-service, high-volume, or fast-paced restaurant environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff professionally and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including prep, production, service, and closing procedures.
• Maintain established standards for food quality, taste, presentation, portions, and consistency.
• Ensure recipes, procedures, and plating specifications are followed.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and supervise kitchen employees.
• Provide clear direction during service and step into production positions when needed.
• Monitor labor costs and staffing levels based on business needs.
• Manage purchasing, receiving, inventory, rotation, and portion controls to control costs.
• Ensure kitchen readiness for busy periods, events, takeout, and catering.
• Maintain compliance with food-safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly used, cleaned, and maintained.
• Collaborate with General Manager to support guest experience and resolve issues.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Cost control

Staff training

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Job description

About Us

Bocado Tapas is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by the flavors and social dining traditions of Spain, Mexico, and the Mediterranean. We offer bold, shareable food, thoughtfully crafted drinks, in a lively and inviting setting.

Position Summary

The Chef is responsible for leading Bocado’s daily back-of-house operations and ensuring consistent food quality, efficient service, a clean and safe kitchen, and a well-trained team. This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced kitchen professional who can keep a focused tapas menu operating smoothly and consistently. The Chefr will work closely with the General Manager to implement established recipes, systems, and operating standards.

Position: Chef

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including preparation, production, service, and closing procedures.
• Maintain established standards for food quality, taste, presentation, portion size, and consistency.
• Ensure recipes, preparation procedures, and plating specifications are followed.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and supervise kitchen employees.
• Provide clear direction during service and step into production positions when needed.
• Monitor kitchen staffing and labor costs based on business needs.
• Manage purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory, product rotation, portion control, and product usage to maintain appropriate inventory levels, control food and labor costs, and minimize waste, spoilage, and unnecessary expense.
• Ensure the kitchen is prepared for anticipated business volume, special events, takeout, and catering.
• Maintain compliance with food-safety, sanitation, workplace-safety, and health department requirements.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly used, cleaned, and maintained.
• Partner with the General Manager to support a positive guest experience and resolve food-quality or service concerns.
• Perform other responsibilities reasonably related to the position.

Qualifications

• At least three years of progressively responsible kitchen experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in a full-service, high-volume, or similarly fast-paced restaurant environment preferred.
• Strong experience with kitchen operations, food preparation, inventory, purchasing, labor management, and cost control.
• Ability to lead, train, and hold employees accountable in a professional and respectful manner.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive during busy service periods.
• Strong knowledge of food-safety and sanitation requirements.

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!