Executive Chef Austin

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking an Executive Chef for their acclaimed wine bar. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kitchen management and a passion for wine. Responsibilities include team leadership, food preparation planning, and menu collaboration. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic restaurant environment.

Benefits

1 Week Vacation

Health and Dental Insurance

Employee Discount

Bonus/Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a head chef.
• Excellent record of kitchen management.
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build team rapport with management and staff.
• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Do you want to work for the "Best Wine Bar in the World"? (~ The Moodie Davitt Report ~)

We always have an opening for the BEST!

In all of our Restaurants from Houston to Atlanta we carefully consider each prospective employee. You must possess and demonstrate a love for fine wine, food & hospitality, not just looking for a job. While your experience is important, we place personal attitude above all other factors. If you possess all of these qualities and are looking for your career to take flight, then let us hear from you. —

We are looking for an Executive Chef with solid leadership and Kitchen management skills. The right candidate will be proficient in all aspects of food preparation and have a good knowledge of wine and wine pairings. We are seeking someone who will be a Leader from the front door of the restaurant to the back door. This position is for an acclaimed Wine bar that is gaining ground and growing nationwide

Responsibilities

• Build a team rapport with General Manager and entire management Staff
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Collaborate with Culinary Director on menu creation and special menus
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Recruit, Train, and manage kitchen staff
• Rectify arising problems or complaints
• Give prepared plates the “final touch”
• Interact with guests tableside
• Maintain and enforce uniform and Kitchen safety standards that conform to Austin Health Code
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations

Skills

• Proven working experience as a head chef
• Excellent record of kitchen management
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Communication and leadership skills
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
• Ability to follow the core standardized recipe and product specs
• 1 Week Vacation
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Bonus/Profit Sharing

[e-mail]