Senior Chef

Lenwich; North Carolina; On-site; USD 20,664 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Lenwich is seeking a Senior Chef at NC - Lees McRae to lead a culinary team in delivering exceptional food experiences. This full-time role involves designing innovative menus and managing kitchen operations efficiently, ensuring high standards for food quality, presentation, and safety.

The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, proven leadership abilities, and experience mentoring kitchen staff. Schedule includes weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings, with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $15 to $30.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef or Head Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Advanced food safety and hygiene certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design creative and seasonal menus.
• Manage daily kitchen operations including food preparation and inventory supervision.
• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety and hygiene

Job description

# Senior ChefNC - Lees McRaePart of Genuine FoodsBanner Elk, NCPosted 6 months ago$15.00 - $30.00/hourFull-time## About the RoleThe Senior Chef at NC - Lees McRae will lead the culinary team to deliver exceptional food experiences in a dynamic and creative environment. This role requires a strong leader with extensive cooking expertise and the ability to design innovative menus that align with our culinary vision. The Senior Chef is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety while managing kitchen operations efficiently.This position demands collaboration with procurement and management teams to ensure optimal inventory and budget management. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a passion for culinary excellence, and the ability to mentor junior kitchen staff to uphold consistent quality and professionalism.## What you'll do* Develop and design creative and seasonal menus that appeal to a diverse clientele Manage daily kitchen operations including food preparation, plating, and inventory supervision Ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff to promote teamwork and professional growth Collaborate with management on budgeting, ordering, and cost control Monitor kitchen equipment maintenance and cleanliness Maintain consistency and quality of all dishes served Handle any kitchen-related issues and adapt quickly to changing demands## What we're looking for* Proven experience as a Senior Chef or Head Chef in a professional kitchen Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques Advanced food safety and hygiene certification Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a kitchen team Excellent organizational and multitasking skills Expertise in menu development and cost control## Nice to have* Experience with a variety of cuisines and modern culinary trends Familiarity with inventory management software Staff scheduling experience Passion for sustainable and locally sourced ingredients### Work ScheduleWeekdaysMorning (6AM - 12PM)Afternoon (12PM - 6PM)Evening (6PM - 12AM)### Ready to apply?Job TypeFull-timeScheduleWeekdays:Morning, Afternoon, EveningSalary$15.00 - $30.00/hour