Head Chef

Onyx South Partners; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Onyx South Partners seeks a Head Chef for its Kansas City, MO location. The role focuses on creating and managing menus, leading kitchen teams, and ensuring high-quality dining experiences.

You will design menus for diverse dietary needs, supervise staff, and manage sourcing, inventory, and costs while upholding food safety standards. A dynamic, team-based environment in Kansas City awaits with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of culinary experience with leadership roles.
• Degree in culinary arts or related field preferred.
• Experience with menu development and kitchen management required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute daily menus that highlight seasonal ingredients and creative flavors.
• Lead and mentor a team of chefs, ensuring training, motivation and performance.
• Oversee food costs, inventory and purchasing to maintain profitability and quality.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation and health-compliance.
• Collaborate with restaurant partners to understand their vision and bring it to life in the kitchen.
• Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and best practices to keep the menu fresh.

Skills

Head Chef

Leadership

Menu development

Kitchen management

Food safety

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Onyx South Partners seeks a Head Chef for its Kansas City, MO location. This full-time role involves creating and managing menus, leading kitchen teams, and ensuring high-quality dining experiences.

Daily tasks include designing menus that cater to various dietary needs and preferences, such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb options. You'll supervise kitchen staff to ensure they follow recipes accurately and efficiently, while also addressing any issues that may arise during the cooking process. Sourcing ingredients involves visiting local markets, negotiating with suppliers, and managing inventory to ensure the restaurant always has the necessary items. Maintaining food safety standards includes adhering to health codes, conducting regular inspections, and training staff on proper hygiene practices. Additionally, you'll collaborate with restaurant partners to understand customer demands and preferences, which will help you create menus that align with these expectations. This collaboration also involves communicating with other departments, such as marketing and sales, to ensure a cohesive and customer-centric approach.

The Head Chef will work in a team-based environment at Onyx South Partners' Kansas City facility. The workplace is in Kansas City, Missouri, and offers a dynamic culinary setting.

The salary range for this position is $25,000 to $36,332, which is competitive within the industry.

• comprehensive health insurance that covers a wide range of medical services
• a retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• paid time off for vacations, sick days, and personal reasons.
• flexible work schedules
• professional development opportunities.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of culinary experience, including leadership roles. A degree in culinary arts or related field is preferred. Experience with menu development and kitchen management is required.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute daily menus that highlight seasonal ingredients and creative flavors.
• Lead and mentor a team of chefs, ensuring they're trained, motivated, and performing at their best.
• Oversee food costs, inventory, and purchasing to maintain profitability and quality.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations.
• Collaborate with restaurant partners to understand their vision and bring it to life in the kitchen.
• Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and industry best practices to keep our menu fresh and exciting.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• A strong passion for food and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and guide your team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• A creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for developing and executing unique, high-quality menus.
• Experience working with seasonal ingredients and understanding their unique qualities.