Executive Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leader & Growth

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Three weeks paid time-off

401k + company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Peachtree Corners, GA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations, uphold food quality, and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced, chef-driven environment.

You will oversee sourcing, menu execution, staffing, and training, while fostering a positive, pressure-ready kitchen culture. Competitive salary with performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits accompany this role.

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 experience

Leadership & coaching

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Peachtree Corners, GA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations, uphold food quality, and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced, chef-driven environment.

You will oversee sourcing, menu execution, staffing, and training, while fostering a positive, pressure-ready kitchen culture. Competitive salary with performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits accompany this role.