Executive Chef

Stamford, CT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $76,200.00 - $105,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

team environment

Meal Allowances

Job Description

Lola's Mexican Kitchen, located in Stamford, CT, is a vibrant and popular restaurant known for its authentic Mexican cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere. As a key player in the local dining scene, Lola's Mexican Kitchen prides itself on delivering exceptional food quality, outstanding service, and an unforgettable dining experience for every guest. The restaurant balances traditional Mexican recipes with innovative culinary techniques to create a menu that appeals to a broad range of tastes and preferences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

At Lola's Mexican Kitchen, the kitchen operations are central to the restaurant's suc... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
at least two years of experience in a full service restaurant
required city and state food safety certificates or ability to obtain prior to hire
strong leadership skills
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work in a fast paced environment
physical ability to perform kitchen duties
reliable attendance and punctuality
ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction
proficiency in time management and organizational skills

Job Qualifications

Two years minimum related experience in a full service restaurant
ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
ability to write routine reports and correspondence
ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
competency in leadership and team management
strong problem solving and organizational skills
knowledge of business acumen and cost consciousness
familiarity with nutrition and sanitation standards
effective communication skills
willingness to participate in continuous learning and training
proven ability to plan, organize and delegate tasks

Job Duties

Plan or participate in planning menus and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers, estimate food consumption and purchase or requisition foodstuffs and kitchen supplies, review menus and analyze recipes to determine food, labor and overhead costs and assign prices to menu items, direct food apportionment policy to control costs, supervise cooking and other kitchen personnel and coordinate their assignments, observe methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions and garnishing of foods, test cooked foods by tasting and smelling them, devise special dishes and develop recipes, familiarize newly hired chefs and cooks with kitchen practices and oversee training of cook apprentices, establish and enforce nutrition and sanitation standards for the restaurant, achieve budget goals for weekly food and labor costs, attend required trainings and meetings, deliver exceptional experience through outstanding hospitality and food service to guests

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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