Executive Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Three weeks paid time off

401k with company match

Growth opportunities

Holiday closures

Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is seeking an Executive Chef in Montgomery, AL to lead the kitchen and drive food quality. You will coach and develop the Sous Chef and culinary team, while maintaining high-volume operations and strict standards for cleanliness and organization.

You will oversee ordering, inventory, and production across stations, bringing calm, decisive leadership in a fast-paced environment. This role requires hands-on execution and a passion for hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in executive chef role at a high-volume dining concept.
• Proven leadership with coaching and feedback.
• Butchering experience required.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back-of-house operations, food production and quality.
• Train and develop Sous Chef and kitchen staff.
• Direct team through coaching and performance feedback.
• Cross-train staff across stations and manage inventory.
• Ensure a neat, clean, and organized kitchen with strong food safety.

Skills

Executive Chef

Team leadership

High volume

Calm under pressure

Butchering

Job description

Our Executive Chefs are responsible for all back of house team members, operations, and food production. Our Executive Chefs develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. This individual is accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for food quality and a clean, organized kitchen. This individual must be able to remain calm and composed in high pressure situations. Our Executive Chefs play a vital role in the execution of hospitality.

What we expect of you:

• 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

What's in it for you:

• Excellent earning potential
• Participation in a Profit-Sharing Plan (averaging around $14,000/year!)
• Three weeks of paid time-off annually
• 401k + company match
• New restaurant openings — several growth opportunities for all team members!
• Holiday closures — closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closures on Christmas Eve!

Qualifications:

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

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.