Experienced Kitchen Manager/Chef

Ted's Montana Grill; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ted's Montana Grill in Estero, FL seeks a Culinary Manager/Chef to lead a chef-driven kitchen with a focus on scratch cooking, premium beef and bison, and sustainable practices.

The role supports the Proprietor in driving guest satisfaction, team performance, and profitability, with responsibilities spanning recruitment, training, supervision, and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Chef, Culinary Manager or Kitchen Manager
• Polished casual, upscale or fine dining experience (preferred)
• Experience working in a scratch kitchen (preferred)
• Stable job history
• Food cost, labor cost, waste management
• High School or equivalent
• Culinary degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall operation of the restaurant under the Proprietor
• Support the Proprietor in team performance, guest satisfaction, increased sales and profitability
• Ensure the restaurant meets financial and operating goals

Skills

Team leadership

Training & development

Recruitment & retention

Food cost management

Guest service

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

PASSION BEGINS WITH THE HEART

The little things are the big things in our kitchens. Each of our menu items are made in small batches to ensure the premium freshness of our flavors. Our on-premise butcher shop allows our team to hand carve and grind (daily) to ensure the peak freshness and premium flavor of our beef and bison. Our food doesn't come in frozen and is never microwaved; we don't even own one!

Culinary Manager/Chef

The little things are the big things in our kitchens. Each of our menu items are made in small batches to ensure the premium freshness of our flavors. Our on-premise butcher shop allows our team to hand carve and grind (daily) to ensure the peak freshness and premium flavor of our beef and bison. Our food doesn't come in frozen and is never microwaved; we don't even own one!

Primary Objective

The Manager, under the leadership of the Proprietor, is responsible for the assistance of the overall operation of the restaurant. Core responsibilities include supporting the Proprietor in team performance, guest satisfaction, increased sales and profitability, while actively ensuring the restaurant meets financial and operating goals.

Core Responsibilities

• People
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Training and Development
  • Supervision and Leadership
• Sales
  • Sales Growth
  • Guest Service
  • Quality of Operations
• Profits
  • Profitability
  • Financial Reporting

Requirements

• 3+ years as a Chef, Culinary Manager or Kitchen Manager
• Polished casual, upscale or fine dining experience (preferred)
• Experience working in a scratch kitchen (preferred)
• Stable job history
• Food cost, labor cost, waste management
• High School or equivalent
• Culinary degree (preferred)

Essential Physical Requirements

• Withstand temperatures of 30 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Moves throughout the restaurant for extended periods of time (up to 10-12 hours a day).
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 lbs. for distances of up to 10 ft.

If you're an inspirational leader who enjoys working in a chef-driven restaurant committed to a precise kitchen (no compromises, no short-cuts, no matter what) with a commitment to sustainability, you and Ted's could be a perfect combination.

Ted's Montana Grill is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and e-Verify employer.

HOSPITALITY

We take great pride in ensuring all guests receive a warm and memorable experience leaving them feeling better than when they came in. From a bowl of half sours to our two-dollar bills, we empower each team member to deliver Big Sky Moments in ways that are natural and effortless to Ted's and our guests.

The Experience

Our restaurants represent classic saloons of the 19th century where cattlemen and land barons found a little relaxation after a hard day's work.

SUSTAINABILITY

We believe in leaving a better world for future generations. You'll see this in our commitment to local growers, the paper straws, the Boraxo soap in our restrooms and sustainable choices in our kitchen operations.

We are steadfast in our commitment to people, product and prosperity. Ted's Montana Grill develops and encourages people to become leaders and engage the hearts and minds of our teams.