Lead Chef - Creative Menu & Kitchen Leader

Fohandboh; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fohandboh in Phoenix, AZ seeks a skilled Chef to lead the culinary team with creativity and passion for the local scene.

You will direct food preparation, create new menu items, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure high-quality plating while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Open to candidates with proven chef experience, strong leadership, and ability to build teams in a hoodless kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in various culinary environments.
• Experience in opening concepts; building teams and enforcing operating standards from the ground up.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, restaurant management, menu building and kitchen operations.
• Excellent understanding of hospitality, dietary departments, and food production.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Create a thriving work environment by planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities using their personal creativity and leadership abilities.
• Effectively manage culinary activities in a hoodless kitchen.
• Create new menu items and specials.
• Ensure high-quality food presentation.
• Oversee kitchen staff and coordinate kitchen operations while leading by example during prep and service hours.
• Place orders, manage inventory and control food costs while keeping up strong relationships with vendors.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with management to plan and execute special events, buyouts and catering.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Development

Inventory Control

Team Building

Food Safety

Job description

Fohandboh in Phoenix, AZ seeks a skilled Chef to lead the culinary team with creativity and passion for the local scene.

You will direct food preparation, create new menu items, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure high-quality plating while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Open to candidates with proven chef experience, strong leadership, and ability to build teams in a hoodless kitchen environment.