Executive Chef Frankford Hall 1210 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia Theatre Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative establishment is seeking a dynamic Executive Chef to lead its culinary team at a modern beer garden. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend creativity with tradition, serving delightful American and German cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence and the ability to inspire a team, ensuring each dish meets the highest standards. With a focus on career advancement and professional growth, this position promises a fulfilling and exciting culinary journey in a lively setting. Join a team that values quality, creativity, and fun!

Benefits

Paid vacation

Dining discounts

Comprehensive benefits coverage

401k options

Qualifications

• 4+ years of kitchen leadership experience in high-volume restaurants.
• Ability to inspire and coach restaurant employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and support the line during service.
• Inspire and teach staff while ensuring high-quality food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Staff Scheduling

Culinary Skills

American Cuisine

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Opportunity: Executive Chef at Frankford Hall

Hoist a stein and release a hearty “Prost!” – Frankford Hall, affiliated with STARR Restaurants, is a German biergarten for the 21st century. Set in an industrial structure in the heart of Philadelphia’s Fishtown, Frankford Hall balances edge and charm with features like massive garage doors and string lights, offering both open-air picnic tables and indoor bar areas. We embody the true Teutonic spirit with a modern twist, serving German and American beers by the liter alongside hearty eats such as sausages, burgers, and Bavarian pretzels.

We are currently seeking an Executive Chef for our New-American beer garden, who speaks the language of fun and beer.

We Offer:

• An opportunity to work with and learn from a skilled team that supports career advancement and professional growth.
• A compensation package above market standards, paid vacation, dining discounts, comprehensive benefits coverage, 401k options, and more.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire, teach, and coach restaurant employees.
• 4+ years of kitchen leadership experience as an Executive Sous Chef or higher in high-volume, well-rated restaurants.
• The ability to support the line during service while managing the transition from prep to service.
• Experience managing staff and scheduling is highly desired.
• An Associate's degree from a culinary-focused university is highly preferred.
• Experience with American cuisine and in-house made products.

Frankford Hall is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.