Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

excellent earning potential
Attainable bonus
comprehensive training
Paid Time Off
401k
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
New store openings
holiday closures

Job Description

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is a renowned restaurant brand specializing in providing an exceptional dining experience through its focus on quality food, warm hospitality, and vibrant atmosphere. Known for its wood-fired cooking techniques and sophisticated menu that features a variety of fresh, handcrafted dishes, Firebirds positions itself as a leader in the upscale casual dining sector. The brand thrives on building a passionate team culture centered around culinary excellence and guest satisfaction, which has contributed to its growing footprint and loyal customer base.

The Executive Chef position at Firebirds is a pivotal role responsible for managing the entire back-of-house operations, ensuring that every aspect of the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. This includes overseeing food production, managing team members, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and kitchen cleanliness. The Executive Chef leads multiple facets of kitchen operations, including ordering fresh produce, seafood, and main food supplies, conducting bi-weekly inventories, and supervising butchering and portion control during shifts. By fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, the Executive Chef sets clear expectations and standards for food preparation and overall kitchen maintenance.

This leadership role requires working closely with both the kitchen team and front-of-house management to ensure seamless service delivery that aligns with Firebirds’ commitment to hospitality excellence. The Executive Chef is also responsible for training and developing sous chefs and other back-of-house staff by providing ongoing coaching, counseling, and constructive feedback. Encouraging cross-training among team members further enhances the versatility and efficiency of the kitchen staff, which in turn supports the dynamic demands of a full-service restaurant environment.

Firebirds values executive chefs who display strong leadership qualities, including the ability to stay calm and composed under pressure, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to continuous professional development. With an emphasis on scratch kitchen experience and butchering expertise, the role is well-suited for candidates passionate about culinary arts who thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven setting. Firebirds offers competitive compensation with excellent earning potential, periodic bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement plans, and health insurance options.

If you are an experienced leader in high-volume full-service kitchens seeking a career that blends creative culinary skills with effective team management, joining Firebirds Wood Fired Grill as an Executive Chef offers significant growth opportunities, robust training programs, and a supportive environment where your talents can truly make a difference. Spark your culinary career with Firebirds and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences.

Job Requirements

  • 2+ years experience as an executive chef in a high volume, full service restaurant
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
  • butchering experience
  • motivated and self-disciplined
  • maintained professional appearance
  • passion for the culinary industry
  • willingness to train and develop team members
  • ability to manage kitchen operations and food production
  • teamwork oriented

Job Qualifications

  • 2+ years high volume, full service restaurant experience in an executive chef position
  • warm, passionate, and committed to the industry
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure
  • self-actualized and motivated
  • self-discipline
  • maintained professional appearance
  • butchering experience required
  • scratch kitchen experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Manages back of house team members, operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR
  • trains and develops sous chef
  • provides direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling and providing feedback on job performance
  • cross trains team members by evaluating, encouraging, and teaching them to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station
  • supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift
  • responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen
  • responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals
  • accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders
  • conducts inventory bi-weekly in a team effort
  • comfortable working in a team driven kitchen and closely works with all managers

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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