Executive Chef

Iron Hill Brewery, LLC; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Hill Brewery is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in Newark. The role involves inspiring teams, ensuring high-quality dishes, and overseeing kitchen management while maintaining profitability and guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in high-volume full-service restaurants, driving a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Discounts on Food and Beer

Healthy Employee Shift Meals

Qualifications

• 3+ years of head chef or lead kitchen manager experience required.
• 5 years’ experience as a manager/chef in a full-service restaurant.
• Proven track record of hiring, training, coaching, and developing employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality culinary execution and guest satisfaction.
• Partner with General Manager and Head Brewer in operational consistency.
• Manage performance of all kitchen staff to maintain a productive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Excellence

Team Management

Collaboration

Education

Manager ServSafe Food Certification

Applicable Alcohol Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Iron Hill Brewery is looking for an Executive Chef!

Starting Salary- $70,000 annually with a generous profit sharing bonus plan

The Executive Chef (EC) at Iron Hill Brewery is responsible for delivering results through an exceptional quality one meal at a time, and Inspiring Loyalty for their location. ECs achieve this through the leadership of their location and in partnership with their General Manager (EC) and Brewery counterparts, with a particular focus on high-level execution in People, Operations, and Profits. An EC is a Master of Culinary excellence and every Iron Hill Executive Chef lead their chef teams in executing flavorful dishes in a clean, safe, profitable, and fun environment, EC solve all challenges by utilizing available resources inside and outside of the four walls of the restaurant. As the example of Hospitality, ECs maintain a productive, well-disciplined team in each location by crafting unforgettable experiences and strong relationships for guests and team members. ECs are seen as the role models of the locations by upholding all the standards and procedures set by Iron Hill Brewery and develop others to be able to hold the same standards.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of head chef or lead kitchen manager experience in a full-service (table service with full bar), high volume restaurant (250-450 covers per dinner shift), required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a manager/chef in a full-service restaurant concept.
• Proven track record of hiring, training, coaching, and developing employees.
• Experience working in a corporate structure preferred.
• Willingness to commute up to one hour for work or up to thirty miles one way, whichever is greater.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain Manager ServSafe Food Certification
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain applicable Alcohol Certification
  
  
  

Our Chefs –

• OWN our brand, and INSPIRE our employees to perform to their fullest potentials.
• Are masters of EXECUTION, fully tuned in with their fingers on the pulse of all aspects of their restaurant’s operations.
• Understand the importance of COLLABORATION and building effective teams.
• Have a contagious attitude and SMILE, because it’s no secret that they love what they do.
  
  
  

At Iron Hill Brewery, our Chefs partner with the General Manager, as well as the Head Brewer, to ensure execution of their respective operations is consistent with our Core Values ---

PROFITS:

• Submit, approve and achieve annual budgeted PACE, Sales, Labor, and Food Cost for restaurant.
• Create and execute numerous Marketing initiatives per year through our “Give 20” Program, Beer Dinners, “King of the Hill” Membership Parties, and more.
  
  
  

PRODUCTS

• Maintain a high standard for Customer Satisfaction Scores.
• Ensure 100% product quality compliance for both Kitchen and Brewery.
  
  
  

PEOPLE

• Manage performance for all managers and Employees.
• Maintain a strong, positive employee culture by focusing on retention, growth, and development.
  
  
  

We’ve got a flight of benefits to brewing a career with us:

• Great Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision
• Additional Voluntary Insurance Plans (Pet, Aflac, STD and LTD)
• Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs (Corporate Perks, Sketchers and SR Max)
• Monthly Bonus Opportunities
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Quarterly Comp Card
• Discounts on Food and Beer
• Healthy Employee Shift Meals
• Free Homebrewing Supplies
• Employee Recognition
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to Support Your Local Community
  
  
  

About Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant:

Named after the historic Revolutionary War landmark in Delaware, where General George Washington battled the British, Iron Hill is among the most enduringly successful craft brewers in the United States, with over 25 years of award-winning recognition at national and international competitions.

Founded by home brewers Kevin Finn, Mark Edelson and restaurateur Kevin Davies in Newark, DE in 1996, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has blossomed from one restaurant and brewery to 21 locations up and down the East Coast, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Georgia and South Carolina. Each brewery/restaurant has its own scratch kitchen and craft brewery, allowing individual chefs and brewers the creativity to pair the freshest ingredients with the highest quality grains and hops. For 27 years, Iron Hill has incorporated beer in everything we do. Each location dedicates itself to the freshest ingredients and friendly atmosphere for all age groups – helping change overall perceptions about brewpubs one meal, one pint, one community at a time.

EEO Statement

Iron Hill Brewery provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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