Executive Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent earning potential

Bonus paid every other pay period

Comprehensive training

Three weeks paid time-off annually

401k + company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Growth opportunities in new store Open

Holiday closures

Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Florida seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations and ensure top-quality food production. You will direct kitchen staff, train sous chefs, and maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness across shifts.

You will manage inventory, order ingredients, and drive team development while collaborating with managers to sustain performance. Competitive compensation and strong benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years high-volume, full-service restaurant experience in an Executive Chef role.
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Self-Actualized and motivated.
• Self-discipline and maintain professional appearance.
• Butchering experience required.
• Scratch Kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages back-of-house team members, operations and food production.
• Trains and develops Sous Chef.
• Coaches and provides feedback on performance.
• Cross-trains team members and widens kitchen knowledge.
• Supervises butchering and portion control on each shift.
• Creates a positive environment focused on quality and cleanliness.
• Interviews and hires back-of-house staff to meet staffing goals.
• Responsible for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders.
• Conducts inventory bi-weekly with the team.
• Collaborates with managers to run a team-driven kitchen.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Team leadership

Self-motivation

Professional appearance

Butchering experience

Scratch kitchen experience

Job description

Overview

This position offers a competitive total compensation range between $90,000-$110,000. The stronger the restaurant performs, the greater your total earning potential.

Responsibilities

• Manages back of house team members, operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®
• Trains and develops Sous Chef
• Provides direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling and providing feedback on job performance
• Cross trains team members—evaluates, encourages, and teaches team members to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station
• Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift
• Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen
• Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals
• Accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders
• Conducts inventory bi-weekly in a team effort
• Comfortable working in a team driven kitchen and closely works with all managers

Qualifications

• 2+ years high volume, full service restaurant experience in an Executive Chef position
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure
• Self-Actualized and motivated
• Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance
• Butchering experience required
• Scratch Kitchen Experience preferred

What's in it for you:

• Excellent earning potential
• Attainable bonus paid every other pay period
• Comprehensive training
• Three weeks paid time-off annually
• 401k + company match
• Competitive benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• New store openings— several growth opportunities for all team members!
• Holiday closures— closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closures on Christmas Eve!

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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