Executive Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off

401k + company match

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Holiday closures

Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Mississippi seeks an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations, maintain quality, and coach a high-performing team. The role requires 2+ years in a high-volume executive chef position and the ability to stay poised under pressure.

We offer base salary of $75,000–$85,000 with an uncapped profit-sharing bonus potential and typical bonus of $10,000–$20,000, plus comprehensive benefits, 401k match, and paid time off. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years high volume, full service restaurant experience in an Executive Chef position.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage back of house team, operations and food production for the restaurant.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Self-motivated

Self-discipline

Warm and passionate

Butchering experience

Scratch kitchen experience

Job description

Overview

This position offers a competitive base salary of $75,000–$85,000, plus an uncapped profit-sharing bonus based on restaurant performance, with a typical bonus potential of $10,000–$20,000. The stronger the restaurant performs, the greater your total earning potential.

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!

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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