Executive Chef - High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent earning potential

Bonuses every pay period

Comprehensive training

Three weeks paid time-off

401k + company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Growth opportunities with new openings

Holiday closures

Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in the United States is seeking an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations and food production. You will supervise kitchen staff, develop team members, and ensure quality and cleanliness across all stations.

The role requires 2+ years in a high-volume restaurant as an Executive Chef, with a focus on cooking excellence, leadership, and staff development. Competitive compensation includes a solid bonus program and growth opportunities across new store openings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years high volume, full service restaurant experience in an Executive Chef position.
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure.
• Self-Actualized and motivated.
• Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance.
• Butchering experience required.
• Scratch Kitchen Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages back of house team members, operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®.
• Trains and develops Sous Chef.
• Provides direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling and providing feedback on job performance.
• Cross trains team members—evaluates, encourages, and teaches team members to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station.
• Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift.
• Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen.
• Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals.
• Accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders.
• Conducts inventory bi-weekly in a team effort.
• Comfortable working in a team driven kitchen and closely works with all managers.

Skills

Executive Chef

High volume experience

Communication

Calm under pressure

Self-discipline

Butchering

Scratch kitchen

Job description

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in the United States is seeking an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations and food production. You will supervise kitchen staff, develop team members, and ensure quality and cleanliness across all stations.

The role requires 2+ years in a high-volume restaurant as an Executive Chef, with a focus on cooking excellence, leadership, and staff development. Competitive compensation includes a solid bonus program and growth opportunities across new store openings.