Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Craft Menus, Mentor

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL, seeks a Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations across our dining facilities, overseeing food preparation, cooking, and presentation from concept to execution.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in culinary arts, five years of hospitality experience, and strong leadership, time-management, and mentoring abilities. You will manage scheduling software and maintain food safety standards, with a typical 50-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts required.
• Five years of hospitality or related experience.
• Ability to inspire, develop and mentor employees for growth.
• Demonstrated Time Management excellence.
• MS Office and Scheduling Software proficiency.
• Knowledge of store operations, finances and ethics.
• Flexibility to work minimum 50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup.
• Assign tasks; supervise chefs and cooks in the preparation and presentation of food.
• Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Resolve issues as they arise so that customers continue to receive their orders in a timely manner.
• Make sure that all kitchen and wait staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Plan menus and set prices making adjustments as needed based on the availability of ingredients.
• Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers.
• Collaborate with the general manager and owner to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the establishment.
• Direct monthly inventory.
• Maintain vendor relationships.
• Recruit, hire, and train chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff.
• Maintain kitchen equipment; schedule repairs and additional maintenance as needed.
• Perform all duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling Software

Job description

BBQ Holdings, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL, seeks a Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations across our dining facilities, overseeing food preparation, cooking, and presentation from concept to execution.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in culinary arts, five years of hospitality experience, and strong leadership, time-management, and mentoring abilities. You will manage scheduling software and maintain food safety standards, with a typical 50-hour workweek.