Executive Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent earning potential

Attainable bonus paid every other pay‑

Comprehensive training

Three weeks paid time-off annually

401k + company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insur.

New store openings — growth opps

Holiday closures — Christmas & Thanksg

Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee back-of-house operations, drive food quality, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen under pressure.

You will lead and coach the team, train the Sous Chefs, and ensure production across all stations with strong inventory and cost controls. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as Executive Chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and composed under pressure.
• Self-motivated with professional appearance.
• Butchering experience required.
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages back of house team members, operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR.
• Trains and develops Sous Chef.
• Provides direction and feedback on job performance.
• Cross trains team members and expands kitchen knowledge.
• Supervises butchering and portion control on each shift.
• Maintains a neat, clean and organized kitchen with quality food.
• Interviews and hires back of house staff to meet staffing goals.
• Orders produce, seafood, and main food orders.
• Conducts bi-weekly inventory as a team.
• Works closely with managers in a team-driven kitchen.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Excellent communication

Stay calm under pressure

Self-motivation

Professional appearance

Butchering experience

Scratch kitchen

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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!

If you are seeking a position with growth opportunities, in depth learning and development, and supportive team members, then spark the flame and apply to Firebirds today!

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.