Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Profit Share

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off

401k + company match

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Holiday closures

Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Mississippi seeks an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations, maintain quality, and coach a high-performing team. The role requires 2+ years in a high-volume executive chef position and the ability to stay poised under pressure.

We offer base salary of $75,000–$85,000 with an uncapped profit-sharing bonus potential and typical bonus of $10,000–$20,000, plus comprehensive benefits, 401k match, and paid time off. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years high volume, full service restaurant experience in an Executive Chef position.
• 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

• Manage back of house team, operations and food production for the restaurant.
• 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

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Self-motivated

Self-discipline

Warm and passionate

Butchering experience

Scratch kitchen experience

Job description

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Mississippi seeks an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations, maintain quality, and coach a high-performing team. The role requires 2+ years in a high-volume executive chef position and the ability to stay poised under pressure.

We offer base salary of $75,000–$85,000 with an uncapped profit-sharing bonus potential and typical bonus of $10,000–$20,000, plus comprehensive benefits, 401k match, and paid time off. Equal opportunity employer.