GS Steamers Bar & Grill Head Chef

Broadwell Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations, lead a talented team, and ensure high-quality dining experiences. The role involves managing staff, food preparation, and maintaining a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive kitchen experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Four years of kitchen experience, including two years in management.
• Two years as a line cook.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on in the kitchen, setting an example for staff.
• Manage food inventory and control food costs.
• Participate in interview and hiring processes for kitchen personnel.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Supervisory Skills

Food Preparation

Education

Cooking Certificate

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Summary:

Are you passionate about food, leadership, and creating amazing dining experiences? As our head chef, you’ll play a key role in running the heart of the kitchen! You’ll lead a talented team, keep things running smoothly, and ensure every dish is cooked to perfection. From managing the kitchen crew to handling food orders and ensuring top-notch quality, you’ll be the mastermind behind an efficient, fun, and delicious operation. It’s all about creating incredible food and fostering a positive, high-energy work environment!

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Requires good standard and interpersonal communications skills, both verbal and written
• Exceptional organization, problem-solving and supervisory skills
• Knowledge of food & beverage menus, food preparation and presentation
• Ability to act independently with minimal or no supervision
• Must possess basic computational ability
• Must possess computer skills

Responsibilities:

• Lead hands-on in the kitchen, working on the restaurant line, prep line, or banquet kitchen line, setting an example for staff
• Responsible for all product preparation, line cooking, or banquet cooking to meet company standards
• Uphold and abide by the company's employment and management policies, serving as a role model
• Participate in interview and hiring processes for kitchen personnel
• Assist with kitchen orientation and training of new employees
• Create and manage accurate kitchen work schedules to ensure proper staffing
• Monitor and control labor costs daily by adjusting staff levels as needed
• Motivate and coordinate staff to ensure productive shifts
• Use coaching and counseling skills to develop staff and supervisors
• Ensure staff follow policies and maintain professional behavior
• Maintain good working relationships with dining room staff and address issues proactively
• Complete HR forms promptly and accurately
• Maintain a safe, health, and harassment-free work environment
• Manage food inventory, perform weekly and monthly inventories accurately
• Control food costs by adhering to recipes and minimizing waste
• Assist in planning menus for banquets and special events, utilizing food surpluses effectively
• Ensure proper purchasing, receiving, storage, and rotation of supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards for the kitchen and equipment
• Follow health department standards and train staff accordingly
• Participate in management and BEO meetings

Qualifications:

• Ability to perform all essential duties satisfactorily

Education/Experience Preferred:

• Four years of kitchen experience, including two years in management and two years as a line cook
• Additional college or technical school cooking certificate preferred

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitality