Executive Chef: Lead a High-Impact Kitchen & Team

Tribute Eatery & Bar; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) retirement plan

2 weeks PTO per year and up based on 0

Paid parental leave

Free Employee Assistance Program for A

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tribute Eatery & Bar in Ankeny, IA is hiring an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team. You will develop a strong, cohesive staff, uphold high culinary standards, and manage the daily operations of a busy restaurant kitchen in a hands-on leadership role that supports ongoing growth and excellence.

This role prioritizes great food, team development, and an outstanding guest experience, while controlling costs, scheduling, food safety, and collaboration with front-of-house leadership to ensure

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations and performance of the back-of-house team
• Coach, develop, and support Sous Chefs, kitchen managers, cooks, and other back-of-house team members
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and continued development of the kitchen team
• Build and manage back-of-house schedules based on staffing needs, employee availability, time-off requests, and restaurant and community events
• Maintain food quality, recipe execution, portioning, presentation, and consistency throughout service
• Manage food and labor costs while partnering with restaurant leadership to achieve financial goals
• Develop and manage weekly labor and cost-of-goods budgets
• Conduct weekly and monthly inventory and maintain appropriate product and supply levels
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, kitchen cleanliness, organization, and restaurant standards
• Ensure the kitchen team has the tools, systems, and checklists needed to prepare for and execute successful shifts
• Lead and develop back-of-house managers through regular communication, coaching, and accountability
• Partner closely with front-of-house leadership to maintain efficient service and an exceptional guest experience
• Monitor kitchen equipment and coordinate repair and maintenance needs
• Complete required administrative responsibilities and company communication in a timely manner
• Conduct performance and pay reviews in accordance with company processes
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen operations, team performance, guest satisfaction, and restaurant results
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and Core Values
• Complete other duties as assigned

Job description

Tribute Eatery & Bar in Ankeny, IA is hiring an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team. You will develop a strong, cohesive staff, uphold high culinary standards, and manage the daily operations of a busy restaurant kitchen in a hands-on leadership role that supports ongoing growth and excellence.

This role prioritizes great food, team development, and an outstanding guest experience, while controlling costs, scheduling, food safety, and collaboration with front-of-house leadership to ensure