• Do you have a knack for spotting talent and developing a dream team in the kitchen?
• Are you obsessed with making sure that every dish that leaves your kitchen is made 'just right'?
• Do you run a kitchen so clean, and so organized, that it sets the standard for everyone else to follow?
• Are you super comfortable keeping food & labor costs on-budget, and running a profitable kitchen?
• Do you love the challenge of inventing creative, seasonal dishes?
• Are you the type of person that takes your career seriously, but doesn't take yourself too seriously?

Yes?! Then YOU should join our team!

WHY WORK HERE?:

Here are some of the perks!

• PPO medical, dental, + vision Insurance with 50% company contribution
• 401K retirement savings plan w/ 3% company match
• 2 weeks of paid time off + 5 sick days
• Quarterly bonus potential, based on gross sales and attainable performance targets
• Flexible days off, typically back-to-back
• A generous, never-expires, $250 monthly food & drink allowance
• A 50% employee discount on food while you're working
• A 20% employee discount on food & drinks anytime you're not working, for you & your whole table
• Monthly gift card rewards for giving recognition to your team (& for getting it, too!)
• Access to lots of company-paid business coaching + resources
• As a company, we run on EOS; so we're a collaborative, strategic, and winning team (i.e. no more meetings that just waste your time - promise!)
• Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & your birthday off, automatically
• The opportunity to grow quickly with a forward-thinking company that regularly reinvests in itself and it's people

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?:

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Chef-de-Cuisine, you'll be at the helm of kitchen operations. These are the results you'll be hired to accomplish:

» ① Hire & Develop a High-Performing Kitchen Team

Hand-pick your A-players, coach & develop your B-players, and encourage the C-players... to work somewhere else.

» ② Consistent Five-Star Food Quality

You'll make sure that every plate that leaves the kitchen is *chef's kiss* - definitely when you're there, and especially when you're not.

» ③ Squeaky Clean & Organized Kitchen

You'll be the captain of a kitchen so clean, you could *probably* eat off the floor, and a kitchen so organized, it's a masterclass in mise en place!

» ④ Close-to-Ideal Kitchen Costs

Maximize your P's and minimize your L's, bb! You'll be responsible for controlling food & labor costs in the kitchen.

» ⑤ Collaborative Menu Innovation

You'll work alongside (celebrity! But totally not an a-hole!) Chef Patrick Cassata to help create conversation-sparking dishes, season after season.

*As a disclaimer*: This is a new-ish position, in a rapidly growing company, in an always-changing industry. That means that this position and its responsibilities will continue to evolve. So, if you're change-adverse, this job ain't it.

That being said - if you're good with change, and are willing to try new things - you'll love this job, and it'll love you right back.

PAY

The total compensation for this position will likely fall between $67,500 - $72,000 / year. The base salary is $60,000 - $65,000 / year, and depends on relevant experience. After 90 days, this position is eligible for quarterly bonuses based on gross sales and hitting performance targets. The bonus potential for this position - based on current sales - is about $7,000 / year. The higher the sales, the bigger the bonus!

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is full-time and salaried, with a semi-set schedule that allows for flexibility. This position will work the busiest shifts of the week, based on daily forecasted sales and special events. Days off are typically back-to-back. Our Chef-de-Cuisine will work 5 days, and typically 50+ hours per week.

WINNING TRAITS:

The *best* candidate will have the following job-specific skills & traits:

• Resourcefulness / Initiative
• Training / Development / Coaching
• Creativity
• Detail-Orientation
• Organization / Planning
• Excellence
• Stress Management
• Verbal Communication
• Performance Management
• Being a Team Builder
• Enthusiasm / Passion
• A Track Record of Success in the Kitchen

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Here are some of our must-haves & would-like-to-haves:

• At least 3 years of high-volume restaurant experience in a Chef-de-Cuisine, or equivalent, role
• A Bachelor's degree in the Culinary Arts, or equivalent work experience
• Advanced knife skills & familiarity with all culinary techniques (grilling, roasting, braising, sautéing, baking, etc.)
• Previous experience with wood-fired cooking, a major plus!
• Must have a current ServSafe Manager Certification
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have open availability
• Must have the ability to regularly work 50+ hours per week
• Must have a valid driver's license & sole access to a personal vehicle
• Familiarity with Toast, 7Shifts, & Margin Edge, a major plus!