Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Competitive weekly salary
performance-based bonus opportunities
Generous shift meal and family dining discounts
Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
career advancement and growth opportunities
paid time off (PTO)
401(K) retirement savings plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Cash referral incentives
Employee Recognition Program
Slip resistant shoes reimbursement program
Opportunities for community and charitable involvement
Job Description
Buffalo Wild Wings is a dynamic and leading sports bar and casual dining restaurant chain known for its vibrant atmosphere, delicious food offerings, and commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience. Renowned nationwide for its wings and wide variety of sauces, Buffalo Wild Wings provides a lively environment where sports fans and food enthusiasts alike come to enjoy quality meals while watching their favorite games. Established with a dedication to excellence and innovation, the company prides itself on creating a fun and energetic atmosphere supported by outstanding food and drink options. As a cornerstone in the casual dining sector, Buffalo Wild Wings offers numerous career opportunities and values growth, professional development, and employee engagement in all of its restaurants across the country.
As the Executive Chef at Buffalo Wild Wings, you will serve as the culinary visionary and operational leader of the kitchen, entrusted with upholding the brand's high standards and energetic environment. This position is pivotal in delivering consistent excellence in food quality and guest satisfaction, requiring a blend of culinary expertise and strong leadership capabilities. The Executive Chef is responsible not only for the culinary creativity and refinement of the menu but also for managing the daily kitchen operations. This includes overseeing inventory processes, meal preparation, staff supervision, and enforcing stringent health and safety protocols. Your role extends into budget management and food cost optimization, ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently while maintaining exceptional standards.
This leadership role demands a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to training and motivating a diverse team of kitchen staff. You will play a significant role in menu innovation, collaborating closely with general management to introduce new dishes and seasonal specials that meet guest expectations and align with Buffalo Wild Wings's brand identity. In addition to ensuring all items leaving the kitchen are perfectly presented and flavorful, you will be tasked with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers a competitive weekly salary paired with performance-based bonus opportunities, making this a rewarding career path for candidates passionate about culinary leadership. Along with attractive compensation, employees benefit from a robust array of perks including comprehensive training programs, generous meal discounts, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. The company fosters a culture of growth with tuition reimbursement, community involvement initiatives, and extensive wellbeing and recognition programs.
Joining Buffalo Wild Wings as Executive Chef means becoming part of a company that values innovation, quality, teamwork, and career advancement. The position is perfect for culinary professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment and want to make a meaningful impact on the dining experience of thousands of guests daily. If you are a leader who can blend operational efficiency with top-tier culinary standards, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career within an iconic brand known for both its food and its culture.
As the Executive Chef at Buffalo Wild Wings, you will serve as the culinary visionary and operational leader of the kitchen, entrusted with upholding the brand's high standards and energetic environment. This position is pivotal in delivering consistent excellence in food quality and guest satisfaction, requiring a blend of culinary expertise and strong leadership capabilities. The Executive Chef is responsible not only for the culinary creativity and refinement of the menu but also for managing the daily kitchen operations. This includes overseeing inventory processes, meal preparation, staff supervision, and enforcing stringent health and safety protocols. Your role extends into budget management and food cost optimization, ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently while maintaining exceptional standards.
This leadership role demands a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to training and motivating a diverse team of kitchen staff. You will play a significant role in menu innovation, collaborating closely with general management to introduce new dishes and seasonal specials that meet guest expectations and align with Buffalo Wild Wings's brand identity. In addition to ensuring all items leaving the kitchen are perfectly presented and flavorful, you will be tasked with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers a competitive weekly salary paired with performance-based bonus opportunities, making this a rewarding career path for candidates passionate about culinary leadership. Along with attractive compensation, employees benefit from a robust array of perks including comprehensive training programs, generous meal discounts, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. The company fosters a culture of growth with tuition reimbursement, community involvement initiatives, and extensive wellbeing and recognition programs.
Joining Buffalo Wild Wings as Executive Chef means becoming part of a company that values innovation, quality, teamwork, and career advancement. The position is perfect for culinary professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment and want to make a meaningful impact on the dining experience of thousands of guests daily. If you are a leader who can blend operational efficiency with top-tier culinary standards, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career within an iconic brand known for both its food and its culture.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in a culinary leadership role preferably as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Demonstrated mastery of kitchen operations including inventory control food costing staff scheduling and budget management
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with the ability to train motivate and manage a diverse kitchen staff efficiently
- A profound passion for producing top-tier food and an uncompromising commitment to quality and detail
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in a culinary leadership role preferably as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Demonstrated mastery of kitchen operations including inventory control food costing staff scheduling and budget management
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with the ability to train motivate and manage a diverse kitchen staff efficiently
- A profound passion for producing top-tier food and an uncompromising commitment to quality and detail
- Strong communication and organizational skills crucial for seamless coordination between the back-of-house and front-of-house teams
Job Duties
- Lead and supervise all back-of-house staff including hiring training and performance management
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure consistent food quality presentation and recipe adherence across all menu items
- Manage kitchen financials including food cost optimization inventory management and minimizing waste
- Maintain and enforce the highest standards of sanitation cleanliness and organization in compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Oversee daily prep work line execution and timely fulfillment of all guest orders during peak service periods
- Collaborate with the General Manager on menu planning special promotions and ensuring a cohesive restaurant operation
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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