Head Chef

Northwind Summit Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwind Summit Group in Louisville, KY seeks a Head Chef for a full-time role leading the kitchen team, ensuring top-tier food quality and service. You will oversee daily operations, plan menus, procure ingredients, train staff, and ensure health and safety compliance while maintaining presentation standards.

The role collaborates with management to create a welcoming dining environment in Louisville. Bachelor's degree and several years of culinary leadership required; salary range

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and several years of experience.
• Extensive leadership experience in the culinary industry, with menu development and kitchen management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Proficiency with kitchen equipment and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, menu planning, ingredient procurement, and staff training.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain high standards of food presentation and quality.
• Collaborate with management to create a welcoming and efficient dining environment in Louisville.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Kitchen management

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Data analysis software

Job description

Northwind Summit Group, a restaurant and hospitality company in Louisville, KY, seeks a Head Chef for a full-time position. As the Head Chef, you will lead our kitchen team, ensuring top-tier food quality and service.

Your daily tasks will include overseeing kitchen operations, planning menus, procuring ingredients, and training staff. You must also ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain high standards of food presentation and quality.

You will collaborate with the kitchen staff and management team in Louisville, KY, to create a welcoming and efficient dining environment. The workplace is in Louisville, Kentucky.

The annual salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $73,290, with the exact amount determined by experience and performance. Employees in this role typically work in a dynamic office environment, collaborating with a team of professionals to achieve company goals. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and several years of experience in the industry. Key responsibilities include managing projects, analyzing data, and providing strategic recommendations to senior management. The role utilizes various software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management applications, and data analysis software. While benefits are not specified, the company may offer standard perks like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The position is ideal for individuals seeking a challenging career with opportunities for growth and development.

To be successful in this role, you should have extensive leadership experience in the culinary industry, with a strong background in menu development, kitchen management, and food safety standards. You should also be proficient in kitchen equipment and have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, menu planning, ingredient procurement, staff training, compliance with health and safety regulations, maintain high standards of food presentation and quality.
• Extensive experience in a leadership position within the culinary industry, strong background in menu development, kitchen management, and adherence to food safety standards, proficiency in using kitchen equipment, excellent communication and teamwork skills.