Chef

Bowling Green, KY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $58,000.00 - $65,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Short-term housing

Job Description

The Green River Grill & Bar is a distinguished dining establishment located within the scenic Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. Nestled inside The Lodge at Mammoth Cave, a National Park Service authorized concessionaire, the restaurant serves both locals and visitors who seek high-quality culinary experiences in a unique natural setting. The Green River Grill & Bar prides itself on delivering exceptional food and service, combining the beauty of the national park with a warm and inviting atmosphere. This makes it a beloved destination for those eager to enjoy fresh, thoughtfully prepared dishes while exploring one of America’s most treasured natural landmarks.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to lead the daily culinary operations at the Green River Grill & Bar. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences. The Chef will be responsible for ensuring consistent food quality, managing inventory and staffing, and maintaining the highest standards of kitchen safety and cleanliness. The position requires a hands-on leader who is capable of coaching and mentoring the culinary team toward excellence while upholding the restaurant's brand and operational standards.

The Chef will play a pivotal role in supervising kitchen operations, ensuring that every dish served meets the established recipes and presentation standards. This includes close collaboration with the Food & Beverage Manager and kitchen leads to oversee hiring, training, and daily management of the culinary staff. The ideal candidate will balance creativity with operational efficiency by managing labor costs, food orders, and inventory control while ensuring compliance with corporate policies as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

The Green River Grill & Bar offers short-term housing availability, a decent perk for candidates relocating or looking to immerse themselves fully in the Mammoth Cave community and lifestyle. This employment opportunity not only allows candidates to advance their culinary career but also to live and work in a vibrant environment surrounded by natural beauty and tourism activity. Candidates will enjoy the challenge of working within a unique hospitality setting while having access to resources and support from an established National Park concessionaire. This job is a chance to use professional culinary skills to craft delightful meals for guests from all walks of life, ensuring they leave with unforgettable dining memories.

Employment with the Green River Grill & Bar comes with an expectation of high professional and ethical standards, a strong emphasis on team collaboration, and an eager commitment to excellent guest service. This role is vital to the continued reputation and success of the restaurant. If you have expertise in kitchen management, hold a passion for culinary arts, and are ready to take on leadership responsibilities in a thriving restaurant environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to an extraordinary dining experience in Mammoth Cave National Park, blending culinary excellence with a vibrant outdoor setting.

Job Requirements

must be self motivated with the ability to perform with the highest professional and ethical standards
must possess strong leadership and managerial skills that include the ability to coach, develop and clearly communicate expectations
must have excellent analytical and problem resolution skills with the ability to proactively recommend solutions
must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office
excellent customer service and people skills
majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment, in close proximity to other people and will involve frequent bending, twisting, squatting and lifting up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally

Job Qualifications

bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in hospitality, culinary or related field preferred
minimum 5 years kitchen management experience
manager serveSafe certification required
strong leadership and managerial skills
excellent analytical and problem resolution skills
effective written and verbal communication skills
intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office
excellent customer service and people skills

Job Duties

ensures that the menu is being executed as documented and to the highest quality standards
ensures that all culinary staff adheres to defined company recipes and plate presentation in order to deliver an exceptional guest experience
ensures culinary team is working as a cohesive unit to provide the highest level of quality and service
responsible for direct leadership, coaching and mentoring of the culinary team in their respective technical responsibilities as to ensure that all kitchen staff is trained in proper cooking techniques and sanitation guidelines
assists the F&B Manager in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of the culinary team
works with the leads to ensure all new hire and continuous on the job training programs are being followed which includes recipe knowledge, proper cooking techniques, sanitation guidelines, and service standards in order to deliver an exceptional guest experience
responsible for managing labor costs according to the labor schedules provided by the F&B Manager
responsible for assisting the F&B Manager with the compilation and receiving of food orders
responsible for monitoring the daily COGS sheets and labor costs to company standards
responsible for compiling, monitoring, and distributing the F&B Data Sheet and kitchen logs/checklists
ensure compliance with operational and corporate standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances