Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Meal allowance
Professional Development
Job Description
The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization, co-founded by renowned restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Since its establishment in 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants has grown into the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, operating a portfolio of 17 unique restaurants and catering venues. The organization prides itself on delivering first-class service and exquisite cuisine, crafted with high-quality ingredients and celebrated culinary expertise. As a highly respected and innovative company within the hospitality industry, The Bartolotta Restaurants remain deeply committed to giving back to the community through its charitable program, Care-a-lotta, which supports numerous nonprofit organizations across Milwaukee.
The company places great emphasis on excellence, community involvement, and cultivating a culture that feels like family. Team members are viewed as the company’s greatest asset, and prospective employees are expected to embody a “hospitality heart” – a dedication to exceptional service, passion for guest care, and a positive, can-do attitude. Within this dynamic and people-focused environment, The Bartolotta Restaurants aims to uphold and advance its legacy by nurturing staff and providing memorable dining experiences.
High Stakes by Bartolotta is one of the newer ventures inspired by Chef Paul Bartolotta’s extensive European apprenticeships, award-winning career in Las Vegas, and culinary travels in London. This restaurant blends traditional charm with innovative flair, bringing theatrical performance back into dining. It offers guests an immersive experience where food is not just a meal but entertainment, balancing sophistication with fun and chic elements in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. High Stakes by Bartolotta continues the legacy of community commitment and excellence that defines the brand.
The role of Executive Chef at The Bartolotta Restaurants, specifically within High Stakes by Bartolotta, is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, menu innovation, and the preparation of dishes that meet the company’s high standards. This full-time role requires expertise in culinary arts as well as strong managerial and organizational skills. The Executive Chef is tasked with leading and training kitchen staff, scheduling, overseeing the quality and safety of food preparation, managing inventory and budgets, and collaborating with specialty chefs to create compelling and trend-forward menus. The position is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is passionate about delivering an extraordinary culinary and restaurant experience to patrons. By combining creativity, strategic thinking, and operational excellence, the Executive Chef helps maintain The Bartolotta Restaurants’ standing as a leader in the culinary and hospitality industry.
The company places great emphasis on excellence, community involvement, and cultivating a culture that feels like family. Team members are viewed as the company’s greatest asset, and prospective employees are expected to embody a “hospitality heart” – a dedication to exceptional service, passion for guest care, and a positive, can-do attitude. Within this dynamic and people-focused environment, The Bartolotta Restaurants aims to uphold and advance its legacy by nurturing staff and providing memorable dining experiences.
High Stakes by Bartolotta is one of the newer ventures inspired by Chef Paul Bartolotta’s extensive European apprenticeships, award-winning career in Las Vegas, and culinary travels in London. This restaurant blends traditional charm with innovative flair, bringing theatrical performance back into dining. It offers guests an immersive experience where food is not just a meal but entertainment, balancing sophistication with fun and chic elements in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. High Stakes by Bartolotta continues the legacy of community commitment and excellence that defines the brand.
The role of Executive Chef at The Bartolotta Restaurants, specifically within High Stakes by Bartolotta, is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, menu innovation, and the preparation of dishes that meet the company’s high standards. This full-time role requires expertise in culinary arts as well as strong managerial and organizational skills. The Executive Chef is tasked with leading and training kitchen staff, scheduling, overseeing the quality and safety of food preparation, managing inventory and budgets, and collaborating with specialty chefs to create compelling and trend-forward menus. The position is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is passionate about delivering an extraordinary culinary and restaurant experience to patrons. By combining creativity, strategic thinking, and operational excellence, the Executive Chef helps maintain The Bartolotta Restaurants’ standing as a leader in the culinary and hospitality industry.
Job Requirements
- Relevant experience or training demonstrated via degree, certificate, apprenticeship or equivalent
- Minimum two years of culinary managerial experience
- Business experience preferred
- Ability to sit, talk, use repetitive motions and hear regularly
- Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers and reach frequently
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and reach overhead occasionally
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to work in kitchen environments with exposure to extreme heat or cold
Job Qualifications
- Highly organized and self-directed
- Able to build relationships at all organizational levels
- Exceptional interpersonal, oral, presentation and written communication skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Adaptable to fast-paced, changing environment
- Strong analytical, innovative, critical thinking, strategy and collaboration abilities
- Proven ability to deliver excellent culinary and restaurant experiences
- Extremely creative
- Excellent time management, scheduling, managerial and organizational skills
Job Duties
- Oversees kitchen and back-of-house operations ensuring food is prepared safely, efficiently and as requested
- Ensures kitchen complies with health, safety and hygiene standards
- Creates and updates restaurant menu based on trends, costs, patron requests and seasonal ingredients
- Manages stocking, ordering and purchasing of ingredients minimizing spoilage and waste
- Maintains and inspects kitchen equipment recommending repairs or replacements
- Manages kitchen budget and sets food item prices
- Collaborates with specialty chefs to design innovative menu items such as desserts
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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