Executive Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent earning potential

Participation in monthly Profit-Sharing Plan

Three weeks paid time off a year

401(k) + company match

Growth opportunities for all team members

Holiday closures on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in the Town of Florida is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to manage back-of-house operations and team development. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of management experience in a high-volume restaurant, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain a positive kitchen environment. This role offers excellent earning potential and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years high-volume, full-service restaurant experience in a management position.
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry.
• Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Manages back-of-house team members and food production.
• Trains and develops Sous Chef(s).
• Evaluates, encourages, and teaches team members.

Skills

Management in high-volume restaurant

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team development

Butchering

Scratch kitchen experience

Job description

Position Overview

Our Executive Chefs are responsible for all back‑of‑house team members, operations, and food production. They develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. The individual is accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for food quality and a clean, organized kitchen. They must remain calm and composed in high‑pressure situations and 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(s)
• 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 monthly Profit‑Sharing Plan
• Three weeks paid time off a year
• 401(k) + 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 a management 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 preferred
• Scratch Kitchen Experience preferred

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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