Executive Chef

Sixty Vines; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential for 4-day work week

Up to 17 days of PTO

401K match

Insurance after 60 days

Wine country trips

Free access to mental health services

Job summary

Sixty Vines in Austin, Texas, is looking for a hands-on Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and team development. This role emphasizes strong leadership and culinary creativity, aligning with the company's vision of high-quality, flavorful dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of culinary management experience, focusing on menu rollout and team training. Benefits include up to 17 days of PTO, potential 4-day work week, and various wellness programs, emphasizing both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary management experience, focusing on menu rollouts and kitchen systems.
• A proven track record of leadership, motivation, and team development.
• Strong personal motivation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop culinary team members while maintaining food quality.
• Execute culinary direction and oversee menu development.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Collaboration

Restaurant systems understanding

Job description

Overview

Where great food, wine, and company come together to create unforgettable moments. As "the winemaker's restaurant," we deliver wine country inspired-cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on our sustainable tap system. We invite you to be transported to the greatest wine regions around the globe with pours and pairings tailored to your palette.

Compensation and Benefits

• POTENTIAL FOR 4 DAY WORK WEEK, ONCE A MONTH
• UP TO 17 DAYS OF PTO
• 401K MATCH
• INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS
• WINE COUNTRY TRIPS
• FREE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Salary Range Commensurate W/Experience: $75k-$95k / year (plus, monthly profit share)

Responsibilities

This role requires a hands-on approach. The Executive Chef for Sixty Vines will serve as a working Chef, responsible for training and developing their team daily. They will play a key role in implementing new recipes and ensuring adherence to existing ones. The Executive Chef will be the primary point of contact and leader in maintaining high food quality standards, and cost controls, and leading the culinary team.

• Partnering with the General Manager and Director of Culinary, executing, and driving the culinary direction through a deep understanding of the brand DNA of Sixty Vines
• Ownership of the food menu including food cost and team to execute it
• Deployment of new menu items and menu rollouts regulatory and compliance requisites
• Product quality and execution of new menu items
• Continuing education and research in food techniques to remain sharp and proactive, ahead of the curve
• Develop the foundation of the Sixty Vines culinary future through training and development of the next generation of Chefs
• Influence the individual restaurants through hands-on training and collaboration. Hold the culinary team to a high level of accountability for results
• Provide leadership in the areas of culinary safety, sanitation, and product education

Profile / Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary management, responsibility for menu rollouts & implementation of kitchen systems
• A reputation as a leader, motivator, and manager with proven ability to successfully develop and lead teams
• The ability to learn quickly and collaborate with others
• Strong understanding of restaurant systems
• High level of personal motivation/ambition and enthusiasm/energy, an entrepreneurial sensibility, high energy with a focus on detail
• Live within reasonable driving distance to one of our current restaurants

Legal & Equal Opportunity

We participate in the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment to maintaining a legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer