Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Mentor Talent & Menu

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and drive culinary excellence across the restaurant group. You will lead a team, shape menus, manage food quality, and ensure smooth service from prep to plate.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in culinary arts, at least five years in hospitality, strong leadership, and proven inventory, vendor, and food-safety expertise. This on-site role requires long hours and a commitment to consistent, high-quality output.

Qualifications

• Five years of hospitality or related experience.

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

Time management

Leadership

Mentoring

Food safety

Vendor management

Inventory control

MS Office

Scheduling software

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling Software

Job description

BBQ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and drive culinary excellence across the restaurant group. You will lead a team, shape menus, manage food quality, and ensure smooth service from prep to plate.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in culinary arts, at least five years in hospitality, strong leadership, and proven inventory, vendor, and food-safety expertise. This on-site role requires long hours and a commitment to consistent, high-quality output.