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PJW Restaurant Group

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
employee discount
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid training
Referral program
weekly pay
Employee perks program

Job Description

ChopHouse Grille is a premier dining establishment located in Exton, PA, known for its perfect balance of upscale sophistication and casual comfort. The restaurant provides a lively and stylish setting that caters to a diverse clientele seeking seasonal, handcrafted dishes and a vibrant social scene. With a menu that includes flatbreads, salads, seafood, and steaks, ChopHouse Grille offers quality meals for a wide range of occasions, from casual family dinners to elegant date nights and busy happy hours. The restaurant is part of the PJW Restaurant Group, a company that has thrived for over three decades by constantly pursuing excellence... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Degree in culinary arts preferred or equivalent professional experience
  • five years progressive culinary management experience
  • self-starter and innovative
  • ability to multitask
  • maintains a positive attitude under pressure
  • demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant industry trends
  • passion for excellence and culinary creativity
  • knowledge of local, state and federal food sanitation regulations
  • purchasing, food storage and sanitation experience
  • profit and loss and financial reporting experience
  • knowledge of budgets, labor costs and inventory control
  • comfortable providing direction and supervision to kitchen staff
  • proficient in Microsoft Office and POS
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • exceptional business etiquette and client relations
  • ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus
  • bilingual (English-Spanish) communication ability preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Degree in Culinary Arts preferred or equivalent professional experience
  • five years progressive culinary management experience
  • self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask
  • maintains a positive attitude under pressure and motivate team
  • demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant industry trends
  • must possess a passion for excellence and culinary creativity
  • strong knowledge of local, state and federal food sanitation regulations
  • purchasing, food storage and sanitation experience
  • profit and loss and financial reporting experience
  • knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory control
  • comfortable providing direction and supervision to kitchen staff
  • proficient in Microsoft Office and POS
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • exceptional business etiquette and client relations
  • ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus
  • bilingual (English-Spanish) communication ability preferred

Job Duties

  • Achieve company objectives in sales, food quality, food presentation, kitchen safety, sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment
  • collaborate with the Corporate Culinary Team in creating and costing seasonal menu offerings
  • ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, presentation and serving standards
  • fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests
  • provide timely and constructive feedback and coaching to employees regarding their performance
  • schedule cooks and utility workers as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met
  • partner with the General Manager in making employment and termination decisions for kitchen staff

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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