Head Chef

Castellucci Hospitality Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative restaurant group seeks a Head Chef for an omakase-style steakhouse, offering a unique dining experience. This role involves managing the kitchen team, curating a seasonal menu inspired by Japanese techniques, and engaging directly with guests at the chef's counter. Ideal candidates will possess fine dining experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. Join this dynamic team and contribute to a memorable dining experience that emphasizes quality and creativity in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Dining Discounts

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in fine dining restaurants required.
• Ability to train and motivate kitchen team essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen team and curate seasonal menu focusing on Japanese cuisine.
• Interact directly with guests at the chef's counter.

Skills

Experience in fine dining restaurants

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to produce high-quality work

Organizational skills

Effective time management

Ability to train and motivate team

Sushi Making

Sake and Food Pairing Knowledge

Job description

Michelin-starred restaurant group seeks a Head Chef for our omakase-style, live-fire Steakhouse. The restaurant will have a Chef's counter with 20 seats, and will also feature a small à la carte menu available in the cocktail bar.

Due to the intimate nature of our restaurant, the chef must work in a particularly clean and organized manner. You will be directly interacting and serving guests at the counter. The Head Chef will manage the kitchen team and work closely with the executive chef to curate a seasonal menu with a focus on Japanese technique and ingredients. Previous Japanese cuisine experience is not necessary, but a respect for Japanese cuisine and a desire to learn are essential.

This is a full-time position with services 5 days a week.

Required Years of Experience:

5 years

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Experience in fine dining restaurants and service;
2. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in an open-kitchen and chef’s counter environment;
3. Ability to communicate, especially while multi-tasking and interacting with guests;
4. Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach;
5. Ability to produce work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality;
6. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals;
7. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as food cost, labor cost, proportions, percentages;
8. Actively practices food safety procedures;
9. Able to train and motivate team;
10. Organizational skills;
11. Effective time management.

Compensation Details:

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program.

Required Skills:

1. Sushi Making;
2. Sushi Knowledge;
3. Sake and Food Pairing Knowledge.