Executive Chef (3274)

Johnny Delmonico's; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Johnny Delmonico's in Madison, WI is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, plan the prep list, and manage purchasing while maintaining a clean, safe environment. The role requires leadership to train and supervise back-of-house staff, with ServSafe and 2+ years of executive chef experience preferred. A strong focus on cost control and team development is essential. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of executive chef experience; catering experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Leadership to grow and develop a team.
• Knowledge of food preparation and existing health and safety standards.
• Mastery of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Experience leading and training teams of 15+ employees.
• ServSafe certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of back-of-house operating systems including logs, recipes, costouts, inventory, and labor control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and prep planning.
• Purchase food items, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary work environment.
• Provide professional leadership and direction to kitchen staff.
• Supervise and train back-of-house personnel, including hiring, scheduling, and performance management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Team development

Culinary expertise

Staff training

Food safety

People management

Job description

# Executive Chef (3274)Johnny Delmonicos - Madison, WI 53703## OverviewSalary Range$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftSecondCategoryRestaurant - Food Service## Description**Benefits package including:*** Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance with Employer Contribution* 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match* Paid Time Off* Wellness Benefits* And Much More (Head here for a full list)**About Position:**The Executive Chef is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen such as preparing the daily prep list, purchasing food items, supplies, and equipment, and maintains a safe, orderly, and sanitary work environment. In addition, this position is responsible for providing professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel. The Executive Chef is responsible for the supervision and training of all back-of-house staff at the facility. This includes interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining, and making recommendations for promotion, transfer, and termination.**Our Promise & Culture:**Food Fight Restaurant Group is an ambitious collection of professionals who are constantly focused on the growth and improvement of our teams. We are a passionate and dedicated group of hospitality leaders looking to work with like-minded professionals who want to grow both their restaurants and their careers, and we mean it. 100% of our executive leadership team started their Food Fight careers in an entry level role. Our focus is to create a collaborative culture for our restaurant leadership and minimize the most common stressors the restaurant industry is known for by:* Extending freedom and autonomy to our restaurant leaderships teams* Allowing flexible scheduling that both fits the needs of our managers and fulfills the needs of our restaurants* Offering continued education opportunities and tuition reimbursement to our managers* Providing opportunities for advancement and career growth* Directly supporting the administrative functions of our restaurants**Apply Today:**If our culture and team sound like something you’d like to be a part of, apply today.## Qualifications**Job Requirements:*** 2 or more years of executive chef experience, catering experience preferred* Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills* Leadership skills that promote a positive culture while growing and developing a team* Knowledge of food preparation and existing health and safety standards* Mastery of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment* Experience in leading and training teams of 15 or more employees* Obtain a ServSafe certificate and Responsible Sellers within 90 days of employment* Knowledge of back of house operating systems including time and temp logs, recipe building, cost outs, inventory, order guides, invoice entry and control of cost of goods and labor