Executive Chef

Max Hospitality; Avon (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match up to 4%

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

FSA and Dependent Care Account

Paid time off

Employee discount

Food provided

Referral program

Job summary

Max Hospitality’s Max Burger in Avon, CT is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, menu planning, and culinary excellence while managing staff and inventory.

You will oversee hiring, training, and ensuring food safety, with seasonal menus and a farm-to-table focus; requires 3-5 years exec chef experience, strong leadership, and budgeting skills; offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• At least 2 years of fine dining kitchen experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.
• Proven ability to increase profits.
• Experience with Food & Labor costs, budgeting and staff scheduling; NetChef, 7Shifts and Toast preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work all kitchen stations.
• Apply cooking techniques, butcher fish, knife skills.
• Mentor and coach line cooks.
• Manage Line Cook staff and hiring/terminations.
• Maintain inventory and kitchen ordering.
• Meet Food & Labor goals; budget knowledge.
• Read P&L statements and cost sheets.
• Communicate with management; collaborate with team.
• Work with seasonal menus and specials.
• Direct up to 25 staff; schedule on the line.
• Build relationships with vendors.
• Ensure high-pressure guest service and team leadership.

Skills

Executive chef leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Staff supervision

Kitchen management

Food safety compliance

Education

Formal culinary training (preferred)

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Tools

NetChef

7Shifts

Toast

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Avon, CT 06001-3800

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

At Max Burger, we understand the importance of providing sustainable menu options for those who dine with us. Plated alongside our hand-cut fries, locally baked burger buns, and house-made sauces is our all-natural hamburger meat, proudly supplied by Brandt Beef, LLC - the one True Natural. In addition to offering fresh, creative twists on the classic hamburger, Max Burger features an innovative beverage program, which highlights an extensive wine list, excellent craft beer selection, and over a dozen traditional and liquor-spiked milkshakes. Our Executive Chef is responsible for menu planning and having creative directive food preparation in the kitchen, while maintaining high culinary standards, creativity, and quality. The Chef supervises the kitchen staff in their daily activities and motivates them to strive for creative and culinary excellence. In addition, the Chef manages the inventory of supplies and maintains safe and sanitary conditions for quality food production and service. The Chef will oversee the kitchen, its staff and handle recruiting for additions to the team. Seasonal menu changes, specials and working with local farmers and vendors are expected for this farm-to-table restaurant. The Chef will also work with the Managing Partner and Culinary Director on kitchen inspections ensuring all local and state laws are being followed in regards to hygiene Food Safety Protocols

Responsibilities

• Ability to work all stations in the kitchen
• Proper understanding of cooking techniques, butchering fish, knife skills
• Creativity in the kitchen, providing mentorship and coaching to line cooks
• Manage Line Cook staff and manage hiring, terminations and disciplinary actions
• Maintain and manage the inventory and ordering for the kitchen
• Ability to meet Food & Labor goals set by COO, knowledge of budgeting
• P&L statement competency, ability to read a spreadsheet, cost sheet knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others and communicate with management team
• Creativity in the kitchen, working with seasonal menus and specials
• Will have up to 25 direct reports, scheduling of staff on the line
• Capable of working in a high-pressure environment meeting the needs of our guests and leading a team to success
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Executive Chef experience within a high-volume restaurant
• At least 2 years of fine dining kitchen experience
• 2 years Supervisory experience within a kitchen setting
• Proven ability to increase profits
• Previous experience with Food & Labor costs, budgeting and scheduling staffExperience with NetChef, 7Shifts and Toast preferred but not required
• Formal culinary training is preferred but not required; ServSafe Certification Bilingual is a plus

Diversity creates a healthy atmosphere: Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match up to 4%
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• Accident, Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• FSA and Dependent Care Account
• Disability insurance Paid by employer
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Food provided
• Paid time off
• Referral program