Restaurant Head Chef

Pacific Coast Hospitality; Town of Western (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Coast Hospitality seeks a Restaurant Head Chef for its growing establishments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creative, quality food and beverages, along with strong management skills to lead a busy kitchen. You will be responsible for menu development, staff training, and maintaining exceptional culinary standards while fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

Health/Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Annual Performance and Salary Review

Balanced Work / Personal Lifestyle including PTO

Relocation package available

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen, with at least 2 years in a management position.
• Serv Safe Certification required.
• Positive attitude and teamwork mentality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain high standards.
• Create seasonal menu offerings and manage food costs.
• Lead kitchen staff in producing high-quality meals.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Education

Formal Culinary Education

Job description

We’re Pacific Coast Hospitality…we recruit the best, most qualified leadership talent for top hospitality organizations across the western U.S. and British Columbia.

Job Description

We are searching for a skilled Restaurant Head Chef to join a locally-owned and growing company that was born out of a passion for thoughtfully and excellently produced food and beer, social and environmental sustainability, strong local partnerships, and generously giving back to our community. With three different and distinctive locations, each offers a unique atmosphere, menu, and identity, our focus at all of our location’s centers on world class beer and beverage offerings alongside delicious, creative, well-executed food—handmade whenever possible, using locally and regionally sourced ingredients.

Founded in 2011, taking inspiration from the neighborhood bier taverns throughout Europe, our setting has a warm atmosphere seating approximately 70 guests for dinner service Tuesday through Sunday, as well as brunch service on the weekends. We hold high expectations for the quality of our elevated pub fare prepared with local ingredients, service, and atmosphere.

In this position, you will be responsible for menu creation from conception, to training, to final execution. Menu offerings will be creative, locally & seasonally driven, and consistently executed—all while fitting within the style and costing guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day running of the kitchen, with a strong eye for detail.
• Meet monthly food cost and labor goals.
• Be involved with personnel issues, including but not limited to employee discipline, reviews, hiring, and continued training.
• Help to create seasonal menu offerings, including testing, recipe development and procedures, to set kitchen up for successful execution.
• Maintain a high level of expectations through your example of quality and efficient work.
• Actively participate in weekly manager meetings.
• Lead the kitchen to produce the finest meals possible in a casual setting with a strong creativity and culinary execution.
• Maintain lists (cleaning, prep, ordering, etc.), and then update and follow through with employees regarding completion.
• Accurately prepare month end inventory and other reports (transfers, etc.) for monthly cost analysis.
• Work actively with employees to minimize food waste with an eye towards sustainability.

RequirementsIdeal candidate will have the following:

• Positive attitude and teamwork mentality
• 5 years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen, with 2 year minimum in a food service management position
• Have or obtain Serv Safe Certification
• OLCC Server Permit (or be able to obtain)
• Formal culinary education a plus!

Salary Range & Benefits

• Salary – $43k – $50k (starting, based on experience level)
• Health/Vision Insurance Annual Performance and Salary Review
• 401(k) with employer match
• Balanced Work / Personal Lifestyle including PTO program
• Relocation package available for the right candidate!