Executive Chef - Gypsy Kitchen DC

Southern Proper Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality group as an Executive Chef, where you'll lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant culinary environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape the dining experience, manage kitchen operations, and develop staff while ensuring compliance with best practices. With a focus on quality and guest satisfaction, you'll implement seasonal menu changes and maintain high standards. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous employee discounts, and a supportive work culture that values growth and development. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% employee discounts

Monthly dining spend allowance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

50% off room rates at hotel

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar position is required.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and develop staff to ensure high-quality dishes.
• Manage relationships with vendors and maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Food Safety Training

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

BOH Systems

Inventory Management Software

Job description

As a manager some of the benefits you can enjoy are:

• 50% employee discounts for you and up to 3 guests, at our many brands!
• Monthly dining spend allowance at all of our concepts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, and Life and AD&D that starts the 1st day of the month following your start date.
• 50% off room rates at the Monte Vista Boutique Hotel in Black Mountain, NC .
• And much more!

About our Brand:

Walk through the door at Gypsy Kitchen, on Washington, D.C.’s bustling 14th Street, and you’ll know you’re about to experience something special—an eclectic bohemian escape & culinary adventure. The seductive dining room is filled with richly patterned woven rugs and tapestries, softly glittering lights and vibrant Moorish tiles, with cozy vignettes that foster intimate conversations. Head up to the rooftop patio where unobstructed city views and plush cushions welcome guests to settle in.

What You'll Be Doing The Executive Chef will lead the kitchen operations of the restaurant through attracting, retaining, and developing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective dishes. Duties include:

• Leadership and Management:
  • The best part of being a leader is seeing your team grow and succeed. So, you will be responsible for the ongoing development of all Kitchen staff.
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring, initial and ongoing training, discipline, employee evaluations, continuous feedback, and termination of BOH staff members.
  • Setting and achieving business plan objectives in a timely manner through the use of yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly objectives.
  • Manage labor costs through effective staffing of kitchen staff, while maintaining quality and effective execution of services.
  • Hold all Kitchen Operations staff accountable to business plan objectives, job performance, appearance, timeliness, and professionalism.
  • Develop and maintain preventative maintenance contracts and preventative maintenance program to include A/C, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, hoods, grease traps and other equipment as necessary.
  • Manage relationships with vendors and maintenance companies.
  • Attend and contribute toweekly manager meetings.
  • Develop relationships with regular guests and interact with guests.
• Kitchen/Culinary Operations:
  • Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion and appearance of food.
  • Maintain a current and thorough recipe file.
  • Minimize waste and maximize thorough use of food through careful inventory management.
  • Conducting price/quality comparative analysis for the procurement of inventory to manage cost and stay within budget.
  • Manage the kitchen and ensure compliance with all standards of best practices.
  • Implement seasonal and feature menu changes within concept guidelines, including prep lists and expectations of staff.
  • Executive quality service all volume levels to ensure a memorable guest experience.
  • Maintain chemicals program.

What We Require of You

• Must exemplify a high level of professionalism.
• Must have the ability to work in an environment without daily direct supervision andtake initiative and multi-task.
• Must have the ability to plan, assign, and direct work.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to include collecting and analyzing data, resulting in fiscally responsible decisions.
• Must be able to work the hours dictated by the business and schedule set in place by the General Manager; Weekend, evening, and holiday work may be necessary.
• Must possess the ability to expedite service at all volume levels while maintaining quality.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
• Experience with BOH systems, ordering, and inventory management.
• 2+ years’ experience in similar position
• Successful completion of Food Safety training required with 30 days of hire.

Compliance Statement
The physical demands of typical of this position must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.

Southern Proper Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires will be subject to a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances.

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