EXECUTIVE CHEF

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Paid time off

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead Back of House operations, overseeing menu development, food quality, and costs while managing daily kitchen services. The role reports to the Food and Beverage General Manager and requires strong leadership and hospitality experience.

You will supervise staff, train cooks, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, while fostering a welcoming environment for guests and employees in Chico, CA.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 5 years restaurant experience required.
• 3 years supervisory or managerial experience required.
• 2 years Executive Chef experience required.
• Regular, prompt, dependable attendance.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Strong communication and hospitality knowledge.
• Proficient math and ability to read financial documents.
• Basic computer knowledge: Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and professional communication to staff for guest satisfaction.
• Develop and uphold standardized recipes focusing on seasonal, local ingredients.
• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen areas using systems.
• Review operations to identify problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage financially driven goals and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Maintain professional vendor relationships with integrity.
• Interview, schedule, and train Back of the House staff.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly trainings.
• May be assigned additional work within the restaurant operation.
• Follow SNBC policies and local/state alcohol service laws.
• Uphold health, quality, and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Hospitality knowledge

Time management

Team leadership

Financial literacy

Education

Associate's Degree Culinary Arts preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We're committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that's in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Executive Chef is a position whose responsibilities include, but are not limited, focusing on all Back of the House operations, hospitality, food quality, food costs, cleanliness, training, and maintaining a welcoming environment for our guests and employees. Additionally, the Executive Chef, who will report to the Food and Beverage General Manager, is responsible for overseeing menu development and recipe adherence, day-to-day operations of kitchen services, ordering, internal and external catering, large party execution, and team management.

What's In It For You

We're committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we're offering $73,838 to $115,188 base compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role may be eligible for our bonus program - inquire with our Talent Acquisition Partner for additional details.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Provide clear and professional communication and direction to all staff to ensure guest satisfaction
• Develop and uphold standardized recipes focusing on seasonal and local ingredients
• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen areas through the use of systems and organizational tools
• Constantly provide feedback and review operations to identify any problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement
• Accurately manage financially driven goals and fiduciary responsibilities
• Manage employee and vendor relationship in a professional manner with the highest integrity
• Interview, schedule, and train all Back of the House positions
• Actively participate in daily, weekly, monthly trainings and operational updates to ensure up-to-date knowledge
• May be assigned additional work within the restaurant operation as needed
• Follow and enforce all SNBC policies and local/state laws and regulations regarding responsible alcohol service
• Uphold standards which exceed regulatory industry standards for health code, quality, and cleanliness

Please Apply if You Have

• Associate's Degree Culinary Arts preferred
• 5 years restaurant experience required
• 3 years supervisory or managerial experience required
• 2 years Executive Chef Experience required
• A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance required
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while undertaking a leadership role
• Ability to handle the pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities while still delivering superior service to the guests
• A passion and desire to learn about craft beer, artisanal foods, and complementing flavors
• Sound knowledge of restaurant compliance requirements
• Demonstrated attention to detail, with the ability to manage several priorities and apply appropriate judgment
• Strong knowledge and understanding of hospitality and restaurant flow
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient math skills and ability to read and interpret financial documents.
• Basic computer knowledge, specifically Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be skilled in time management

Additional Requirements To Consider Before Applying

• You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer