Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Excellent compensation
Medical Coverage
Discounted dining
Vacation pay
Job Description
Gecko Hospitality is a renowned hospitality recruitment firm recognized on Forbes' list of America's Best Recruiting Firms in 2018 and 2019. Specializing in placing professionals within the hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort, and club management sectors, Gecko Hospitality boasts a broad network spanning all 50 states in the U.S. and Canada. The company prides itself on a dedicated team of over 120 hospitality experts who work diligently to match candidates to roles that align with their skills and career ambitions. Gecko's extensive regional and local relationships in the hospitality industry enable them to provide unparalleled professional placement services, making them a trusted name for career advancement within this dynamic field. With 80 regional offices nationwide and a wealth of collective experience, Gecko Hospitality is well-positioned to serve as a premier link between talent and opportunity in the hospitality domain.
The Executive Chef position at a locally owned casual dining restaurant in Indianapolis, IN offers an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for experienced culinary professionals. This restaurant emphasizes chef-created, seasonally defined menu items crafted with locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch recipes, providing a unique blend of traditional flavors with creative twists meant to thrill enthusiasts of craft beer and hearty dining alike. The Executive Chef will lead a team of culinary experts, ensuring that the highest standards of food quality and safety are consistently upheld. This role demands a motivated, hardworking, and energetic leader capable of inspiring and managing a team while fostering a professional environment focused on excellence.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for supporting the culinary development of their team to guarantee that every dish meets the restaurant's strict quality requirements. Moreover, this position requires effective communication with vendors to source the freshest ingredients at competitive prices while managing cost controls to maintain profitability. With a clear understanding of profit and loss management, the Executive Chef must balance creative culinary practices with sound business strategies. This role is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences. The position also offers excellent compensation, medical coverage, discounted dining options, and vacation pay, underlining the company’s commitment to its employees’ well-being and growth.
The Executive Chef position at a locally owned casual dining restaurant in Indianapolis, IN offers an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for experienced culinary professionals. This restaurant emphasizes chef-created, seasonally defined menu items crafted with locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch recipes, providing a unique blend of traditional flavors with creative twists meant to thrill enthusiasts of craft beer and hearty dining alike. The Executive Chef will lead a team of culinary experts, ensuring that the highest standards of food quality and safety are consistently upheld. This role demands a motivated, hardworking, and energetic leader capable of inspiring and managing a team while fostering a professional environment focused on excellence.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for supporting the culinary development of their team to guarantee that every dish meets the restaurant's strict quality requirements. Moreover, this position requires effective communication with vendors to source the freshest ingredients at competitive prices while managing cost controls to maintain profitability. With a clear understanding of profit and loss management, the Executive Chef must balance creative culinary practices with sound business strategies. This role is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences. The position also offers excellent compensation, medical coverage, discounted dining options, and vacation pay, underlining the company’s commitment to its employees’ well-being and growth.
Job Requirements
- minimum three years kitchen management experience in a high-volume setting
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- excellent communication and leadership skills
- ability to work under pressure and handle stress effectively
- demonstrated ability to manage food, labor, and beverage costs
- capacity to delegate responsibilities while maintaining control
- commitment to team development and motivation
Job Qualifications
- three to five years of high-volume kitchen management experience
- proven ability to create and maintain a safe work environment
- experience in team building and professional development
- success in controlling food, labor, and beverage costs
- ability to handle stress productively
- strong delegation and leadership skills
- understanding of profit and loss management
Job Duties
- lead and manage a team of culinary professionals
- set high standards for food quality and safety
- develop and execute seasonally defined menu items
- communicate with vendors to procure fresh, high-quality ingredients
- perform cost analysis and manage food, labor, and beverage costs
- foster a safe, collaborative, and professional kitchen environment
- ensure adherence to food safety regulations and standards
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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