Lead Chef + General Manager

Hudson Table Holdings LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Hudson Table Holdings LLC is seeking a Lead Chef and General Manager to oversee all operational aspects of our Stamford location. You will lead a team to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience while fostering an outstanding work environment.

You will own the role under management guidance, with growth opportunities as the business expands across multiple locations. This role involves leading at least 2 events per week, with additional compensation for events and tips.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in an Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager role.
• Detail oriented with high professional integrity.
• Current food safety accreditation.
• Great people skills with team management in fast-paced settings.
• Confident, positive communicator.
• Proficient with Google’s Suite (Sheets/Docs/Mail) and inventory procurement platforms.
• Purchasing, receiving and cost control experience.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Place all food orders and receive all deliveries, storing purchases per safety practices and keep storage areas clean.
• Hire, train/onboard and schedule Chef Instructors, Kitchen Assistants, Hosts and Dishwashers.
• Handle maintenance/repairs or coordinate with trades as needed; assemble flat-pack furniture when required.
• Lead catered events on/off-site including menu development, costing and ordering.
• Assist in facilitating private events and rentals.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are maintained location-wide.
• Monitor operational equipment stock and submit replenishment requests.
• Manage refuse and recycling in line with local schedules.
• Collaborate with Beverage Director to manage stock and drive sales.
• Provide tours of the location and offerings to prospective clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

People management

Communication

Google Workspace

Inventory management

Cost control

Flexibility

Tools

Google Workspace

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Summary

We are searching for a highly motivated, experienced and skilled hospitality professional to take the lead for all operational aspects of our Stamford location as Lead Chef and General Manager. Your primary focus will be to ensure the team is able to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience to our customers at the same time as fostering a work environment most hospitality workers can only dream of. Under the tutelage and guidance of the management team you will take ownership of the role. Your knowledge and attention to detail will be key in driving the success of this location. With the expansion of the business across 4 locations in the tristate, and with further new locations planned, there are a myriad of opportunities for growth and career progression within this exciting and unique business.

This is a perfect role for someone looking to transition from the standard restaurant Executive Chef, General Manager, or Executive Sous Chef role looking for some more work life balance.

You will be required to work a minimum of 2 events per week which will be remunerated in addition to your salary (plus tips).

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Profit sharing
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for placing all food orders, receiving all deliveries (food, non-food & beverage), allocating and storing all purchases in compliance with safety practices and maintaining the cleanliness of the storage areas.
• In partnership with management you will be involved in hiring, training/onboarding and scheduling Chef Instructors, Kitchen Assistants, Hosts and Dishwashers.
• Undertake any repairs/maintenance issues (or enlist the assistance of local professional tradespersons) that may occur on an ad hoc basis. Report any breakages or more serious maintenance issues to the Management team in a timely fashion. You may occasionally be required to assemble flat pack furniture/equipment.
• Execute catered events both on and off-site, involving menu development, costing and ordering.
• Assist in facilitating private events and rentals.
• Empower the team to take ownership of maintaining the sanitation and safety standards of the location.
• Monitor inventory of all operational equipment and submit replenishment requests to management where necessary.
• Manage the location refuse and recycling program. This will involve coordinating with the rest of the team to ensure that refuse and recycling is taken curbside in accordance with the local collection schedules.
• Work in tandem with our Beverage Director to manage stock and drive sales.
• Provide insightful tours of the location and our offerings to prospective clients.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in an Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager role
• Detail oriented and can demonstrate a high level of professional integrity.
• Hold current food safety accreditation.
• Great people skills and can manage a team in a fast-paced work environment.
• Be a confident and positive communicator.
• Be very familiar and comfortable using Google’s Suite of programs (sheets, docs, mail etc) as well as experience with inventory management/e-procurement platforms.
• Purchasing, receiving and cost control experience.
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends

Compensation: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Hudson Table was conceived with the local community in mind and a philosophy built around inspiring the inner-chef in all of us. Our charming culinary studio serves to foster an inviting and memorable experience shaped by an ongoing feedback loop between our team and our customers.