Executive Chef

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement savings program with company match

50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is looking for an Executive Chef to lead operations at Culinary Dropout in Birmingham, Alabama. With a focus on creating memorable dining experiences, the role requires a minimum of 5 years in high-volume restaurant management.

The position offers competitive pay, a 25% bonus opportunity, and benefits like medical coverage, retirement savings, and more. Join a fun, energetic atmosphere committed to exceptional service and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts including daily decision making, scheduling, and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.

Skills

High-volume restaurant management

Business operations understanding

Team coaching and leadership

POS systems knowledge

High-pressure performance

Job description

Compensation Range

$90,000 - $110,000 / year + 25% bonus opportunity

Hiring – Executive Chef

Hiring Immediately

Why Culinary Dropout?

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off

Who we are:

Culinary Dropout is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative brands founded in 1998. As Dropouts, we have a passion for working hard, having fun, and being damn good at our job. The atmosphere at Culinary Dropout breeds show-stopping food, phenomenal cocktails, and genuine hospitality every single time. If you love working in a high-energy, entertaining atmosphere that always keeps you on your toes, we have a spot for you here. We’re hiring immediately!

What you’ll do:

• Must have 5+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team
• Drive continuous improvement

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.