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CHEF, SAVANNAH, GA. COVERED RELOCATION OPPORTUNITY!!

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Paid vacation

Job Description

This opportunity is presented by a vibrant and dynamic restaurant operating in the Low Country, a picturesque region known for its scenic beauty and warm community spirit. This establishment prides itself on offering a 100% scratch kitchen dining experience, meaning every dish is crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared from scratch. The restaurant culture is built around excellence in both service and culinary artistry, making it a standout choice in the competitive full-service dining market. Employees are welcomed into a lively, upbeat, and fun work environment that fosters teamwork and encourages individual growth. The company is committed to investing in its team members by offering competitive pay and a generous benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as employer-paid life insurance and a 401K plan. Additionally, those who are ready for a fresh start have the added incentive of covered relocation to the Low Country, making it an excellent opportunity for chefs and management professionals looking to relocate or advance their careers.\n\nThe role of Chef is critical to the restaurant's success and involves a broad range of responsibilities centered on kitchen and dining room system management. The Chef will be tasked with running effective shifts that uphold the highest standards of food quality, safety, sanitation, and overall operational excellence. This leadership position requires a hands-on approach, including coaching and development of assistant managers and team members, ensuring that every aspect of service meets or exceeds company standards. The Chef will also oversee crucial business functions such as inventory management, budgeting, and forecasting, helping to secure the restaurant’s financial health. Strong communication skills are necessary to interact effectively with guests, team members, the management team, and local owners. Furthermore, the Chef must be adept at managing staffing levels according to labor goals and guest satisfaction metrics, which includes hiring and training new staff members. Physical stamina is required for this position, with duties involving bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods, often in a fast-paced and physically demanding restaurant environment. Success in this role means embodying the restaurant's guest service philosophy and contributing to an exceptional dining experience that drives repeat business and positive reputation in the community. The employment type is full time, and compensation can reach mid $80,000s, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package and significant work environment perks. This role offers significant career advancement potential and the chance to be part of a respected, growing restaurant brand.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
  • Some college preferred
  • Three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience
  • Exceptional leadership and motivational skills
  • Ability to attract, train, develop and retain team members
  • Strong guest service focus
  • Ability to manage financial targets including sales growth and cost controls
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under stress
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, climbing ladders and exposure to heat

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
  • Some college preferred
  • Three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred
  • Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required
  • Must be able to attract, train, develop and retain the very best team members in the industry
  • Exceptionally strong guest service focus with the ability to provide an exceptional dining experience for every guest
  • Ability to define, measure and attain financial goals for the restaurant, with a focus on year-over-year sales growth, guest count increases, effective staffing levels, guest service measurements, cost of goods and labor cost management

Job Duties

  • Knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operation
  • Provides direction, coaching, training and development for assistant managers and all team members including food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures
  • Ensures consistent execution of all systems, standards and cost controls
  • Responsible for establishing and appropriately communicating goals to General Manager and Local Owner on a regular basis
  • Communicates effectively with the guest, team members, management team, local owner, Station 5 team, and vendors
  • Effectively maintains cleanliness of exterior and interior facilities and ensures sufficient supply levels for team members to execute their responsibilities
  • Oversees BOH schedules, effectively maintaining staffing levels, labor goals and guest satisfaction
  • Oversees department inventory procedures and is able to coach and develop assistant managers to complete weekly inventory in their area of responsibility
  • Effectively manages BOH budgets including forecasting
  • Interviews and assists in the hiring of all departments to maintain appropriate staffing par levels
  • Effectively manages assistant managers and team members to ensure all food and service standards are met each shift and ensures all guests have a great experience
  • Follows safety procedures and standards when operating all equipment
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under stress and exercise good judgment

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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