Full Time Head Chef

The Scotsman Public House; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Shift meal

Employee discount

Job summary

A local gastropub is seeking a Head Chef to lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of restaurant experience, including at least 4 years as a Head Chef and a passion for UK and Irish cuisine. Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, managing inventory, and creating menus. Competitive salary offered with benefits including health and dental insurance, employee discounts, and shift meals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Head Chef required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a restaurant kitchen required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Knowledge of UK, Scottish, Irish, and English cuisine required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and train kitchen staff.
• Create and oversee weekly kitchen staff schedules.
• Ensure all kitchen staff understand menu items.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Maintain inventory management practices.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Ability to cook in a fast-paced kitchen

Experience with inventory management

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Catering experience

Proficient with cooking equipment

Positive attitude

Education

ServeSafe Manager Certification or willingness to obtain

NC Food Handler's Permit or willingness to obtain

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring: Full-Time Head Chef

Celtic-American Gastropub

We are looking to fill the big shoes of our Head Chef as we continue the success of our Celtic-American Gastropub-restaurant, now entering our fifth year in business. Well received by both the local community and travelers alike, we have been featured on America’s Best Restaurants, highlighted by multiple news outlets, showcased by social media influencers and have won many “Best Of” awards, including "Best Restaurant Overall” every year we have been in business. We’ve built a strong reputation that we are proud of—and committed to growing.

We are seeking a Head Chef with a passion for UK and Irish classic cuisine alongside American favorites such as burgers and sandwiches. This role calls for a strong leader who inspires their team, fosters a positive and hardworking kitchen culture, and leads by example every day.

Position

1 Full-Time Head Chef

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and train kitchen staff
• Create and oversee weekly kitchen staff schedules
• Supervise all cooking and food preparation
• Ensure all kitchen staff understand and correctly execute all menu items
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleaning protocols
• Handle inventory management, including counting inventory, setting pars, ordering, and receiving deliveries
• Track and manage food costs, including documenting ingredient costs and adjusting as pricing fluctuates
• Maintain strong cost control practices
• Work shifts alongside kitchen staff and be capable of filling any kitchen position as needed
• Collaborate with ownership and/or the General Manager to develop new menu items and specials
• Create menu, pricing, and facilitate catering events on site and offsite

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to cook in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen
• Strong leadership and management skills; able to “put out fires” both literally and figuratively
• Positive attitude with a lead-by-example mindset
• Works well independently while remaining an effective team leader
• Experience with inventory management, pars, and food cost control
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and food safety regulations
• Proficient with flat tops, burners, ovens, and fryers
• Experience cooking lunch and dinner service items
• Experience cooking breakfast and brunch service items
• Experience with catering events
• Ability to lift and move boxes or objects up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable using email and Google Docs or Excel

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Head Chef (required)
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in a restaurant kitchen (required)
• Minimum 2 years of Catering Experience (Preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (required)
• ServeSafe Manager Certification or willingness to obtain (required)
• NC Food Handler’s Permit or willingness to obtain (required)
• Knowledge of UK, Scottish, Irish, and English cuisine (required)

Schedule

• Full-time
• Days and evenings
• Weekdays and weekends

Compensation

Salary: $68,000–$72,000 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Shift meal
• Employee discount

Physical Setting

Gastropub