Executive Chef | Autonomy, Growth & Culinary Leadership

The Coopers Tavern; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

The Coopers Tavern in Madison, WI seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for the restaurant and events. You will oversee prep, purchasing, safety, and training of back-of-house staff, including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and performance decisions.

Join a culture that emphasizes autonomy, flexible scheduling, ongoing education, and opportunities for advancement while maintaining high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• <p>The Executive Chef is responsible for the daily operations of the restaurant and events kitchens such as preparing the daily prep list, purchasing food items, supplies, and equipment, and maintains a safe, orderly, and sanitary work environment.</p><p>The Executive Chef 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.</p>

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

The Coopers Tavern in Madison, WI seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for the restaurant and events. You will oversee prep, purchasing, safety, and training of back-of-house staff, including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and performance decisions.

Join a culture that emphasizes autonomy, flexible scheduling, ongoing education, and opportunities for advancement while maintaining high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction.