Executive Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and manage a dynamic back of house team. The ideal candidate will bring leadership skills, culinary excellence, and a commitment to creating exceptional dining experiences. Join a company dedicated to quality and community impact.

Benefits

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—growth opportunities

Holiday closures on Christmas and Thanksgiving

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as an Executive Chef.
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry.
• Self-disciplined and maintains a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage back of house team and food production.
• Train and develop Sous Chef.
• Accountable for quality food and organized kitchen.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Butchering experience

Leadership

Education

High volume, full service restaurant experience

Job description

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Position Overview:

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.

Job Description

Position Overview:

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
• 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!
  
  

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
  
  

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.

Company Description

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is a collection of 66 polished-casual restaurants specializing in boldly flavored, classic American cuisine, including fresh steaks and seafood prepared from scratch and seared over local hickory, oak or pecan wood on an authentic wood-fired grill. Architectural features include custom-designed wine walls, inviting patios and the FIREBAR, which boasts a wide selection of artisan cocktails, craft beer and a robust wine list, including Firebirds private label wine, served at proper cellar temperatures. With its purpose to Serve, enrich and exceed, Firebirds prides itself on providing real value and unexpected delights to its guests, while weaving itself into the fabric of the communities it serves. To date, Firebirds has donated more than $4 million to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund childhood cancer research through the sale of its freshly squeezed lemonade. Firebirds has received numerous national awards, including multiple Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence and recognition in the FSR 50 Top 10 Fast-Growing Chains and as one of 10 Breakout Brands by Nations Restaurant News. For more information or to find a location, visit firebirdsrestaurants.com, like Firebirds on Facebook or follow Firebirds on Twitter at @FirebirdsGrill or Instagram at @FirebirdsGrill.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is a collection of 66 polished-casual restaurants specializing in boldly flavored, classic American cuisine, including fresh steaks and seafood prepared from scratch and seared over local hickory, oak or pecan wood on an authentic wood-fired grill. Architectural features include custom-designed wine walls, inviting patios and the FIREBAR, which boasts a wide selection of artisan cocktails, craft beer and a robust wine list, including Firebirds private label wine, served at proper cellar temperatures. With its purpose to Serve, enrich and exceed, Firebirds prides itself on providing real value and unexpected delights to its guests, while weaving itself into the fabric of the communities it serves. To date, Firebirds has donated more than $4 million to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund childhood cancer research through the sale of its freshly squeezed lemonade. Firebirds has received numerous national awards, including multiple Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence and recognition in the FSR 50 Top 10 Fast-Growing Chains and as one of 10 Breakout Brands by Nations Restaurant News. For more information or to find a location, visit firebirdsrestaurants.com, like Firebirds on Facebook or follow Firebirds on Twitter at @FirebirdsGrill or Instagram at @FirebirdsGrill.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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