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Barcelona Wine Bar

Executive Chef-New Haven

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
meal discounts
flexible scheduling

Job Description

The Executive Chef role is a pivotal position within the culinary industry, particularly suited for a dynamic restaurant environment that values both tradition and innovation in its kitchen. This position requires a professional who not only excels at preparing a variety of delicious dishes but also demonstrates leadership in managing kitchen staff and overseeing inventory. The hiring establishment is a reputable restaurant committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through the highest quality food. This restaurant thrives on passion for authentic, rustic cuisine that respects the ingredients and the people behind them, promoting a culture of uncompromising culinary standards and hospitality... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 8-years of experience
  • High volume restaurant experience is a plus
  • Be able to withstand the pressure and strain of working in close quarters
  • Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion

Job Qualifications

  • Share the passion for food, wine and the guest experience
  • Maintain a close relationship with the people that grow, forage, fish and fabricate our ingredients
  • Excellent record of kitchen management
  • Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
  • Capable of delegating multiple tasks
  • Communication and leadership skills
  • Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
  • Working knowledge of various computer software programs

Job Duties

  • Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
  • Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
  • Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
  • Supervise kitchen staff's activities
  • Oversee portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste
  • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
  • Recruit and manage kitchen staff
  • Rectify arising problems or complaints
  • Give prepared plates the final touch
  • Perform administrative duties
  • Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
  • Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
  • Commit to passionately, intensely, uncompromisingly humble hospitality and high-quality guest experience
  • Handle volume and stress with aplomb and finesse
  • Hold the standard of high-quality food above all else
  • Understand that simple, rustic, authentic food takes as much - if not more - talent as dainty colors pooled in the middle of a big plate

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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