Lead Tapas Kitchen Chef

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Barrington (IL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bocado Tapas in Barrington, IL is seeking an experienced Chef to lead daily back-of-house operations, ensure consistent food quality, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen with a well-trained team. You will supervise prep, production, service, and closing procedures, hire and coach staff, and ensure compliance with food-safety regulations.

This hands-on leadership role partners with the General Manager to implement recipes, systems, and standards for a focused tapas menu while controlling costs,

Competenze

• At least three years of progressively responsible kitchen experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in a full-service, high-volume, or similarly fast-paced restaurant environment preferred.
• Strong experience with kitchen operations, food preparation, inventory, purchasing, labor management, and cost control.
• Ability to lead, train, and hold employees accountable in a professional and respectful manner.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive during busy service periods.
• Strong knowledge of food-safety and sanitation requirements.

Mansioni

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including preparation, production, service, and closing procedures.
• Maintain established standards for food quality, taste, presentation, portion size, and consistency.
• Ensure recipes, preparation procedures, and plating specifications are followed.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and supervise kitchen employees.
• Provide clear direction during service and step into production positions when needed.
• Monitor kitchen staffing and labor costs based on business needs.
• Manage purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory, product rotation, portion control, and product usage to maintain appropriate inventory levels, control food and labor costs, and minimize waste, spoilage, and unnecessary expense.
• Ensure the kitchen is prepared for anticipated business volume, special events, takeout, and catering.
• Maintain compliance with food-safety, sanitation, workplace-safety, and health department requirements.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly used, cleaned, and maintained.
• Partner with the General Manager to support a positive guest experience and resolve food-quality or service concerns.
• Perform other responsibilities reasonably related to the position.

Conoscenze

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Sanitation

Staff training

Descrizione del lavoro

Bocado Tapas in Barrington, IL is seeking an experienced Chef to lead daily back-of-house operations, ensure consistent food quality, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen with a well-trained team. You will supervise prep, production, service, and closing procedures, hire and coach staff, and ensure compliance with food-safety regulations.

This hands-on leadership role partners with the General Manager to implement recipes, systems, and standards for a focused tapas menu while controlling costs,