Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account options for child care assistance
Pet insurance
Gym membership discount
pre-paid legal support
401k with company matching
Work-life balance including paid holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas
Dining discounts and family meals
Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot
Job Description
True Food Kitchen is a nationally recognized full-service restaurant collection operating numerous locations coast to coast across the United States. Known for its unwavering commitment to serving nutrient-dense and thoughtfully crafted dishes, True Food Kitchen combines culinary excellence with a deep focus on health and wellness. The company highlights a philosophy centered on purposeful living and meaningful work, aiming to transform the world through nourishing foods and exceptional dining experiences. True Food Kitchen offers a vibrant restaurant atmosphere with menus curated for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, appealing to health-conscious diners who seek delicious yet wholesome meals. This establishment prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, personal growth, and culinary innovation among its staff members.Show More
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced chef to join our dynamic team. This role is not just a standard kitchen position but a vital opportunity for someone passionate about culinary excellence to find true purpose in their craft. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing high-volume service periods, ensuring that every dish meets True Food Kitchen's exacting standards for quality and presentation. In addition to managing food preparation, the chef will perform detailed line checks and facility inspections to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with company policies and health regulations. This leadership role requires a proactive individual who thrives under pressure, embraces last-minute challenges, and manages both front-of-house and back-of-house relationships seamlessly.
The chef will also play a crucial role in staff development, being responsible for the hiring, training, and scheduling of back-of-house team members while ensuring payroll compliance. Financial acumen is essential, as this position involves partnering with the executive chef to manage profit and loss statements, optimize food costs, control labor expenses, monitor inventory, and effectively contribute to the overall operational performance of the restaurant. Strong communication skills are necessary to maintain open lines with the front-of-house team, ensuring all company guidelines are consistently upheld to deliver an exceptional dining experience. With a competitive compensation package that includes quarterly bonuses and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is ideal for a seasoned culinary professional looking to advance their career within a reputable and rapidly growing restaurant group.Show Less
The chef will also play a crucial role in staff development, being responsible for the hiring, training, and scheduling of back-of-house team members while ensuring payroll compliance. Financial acumen is essential, as this position involves partnering with the executive chef to manage profit and loss statements, optimize food costs, control labor expenses, monitor inventory, and effectively contribute to the overall operational performance of the restaurant. Strong communication skills are necessary to maintain open lines with the front-of-house team, ensuring all company guidelines are consistently upheld to deliver an exceptional dining experience. With a competitive compensation package that includes quarterly bonuses and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is ideal for a seasoned culinary professional looking to advance their career within a reputable and rapidly growing restaurant group.Show Less
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience as a chef in a high-volume, full service restaurant
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- strong leadership and team management skills
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to multitask and perform under pressure
- understanding of financial management related to food cost and labor
- flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Strong passion for culinary excellence
- exceptionally detailed
- resilient in stressful situations
- experience as a chef in a full service, high-volume restaurant for more than 3 years
- advanced knowledge of financial aspects of business operations
- caring and self-motivated with aptitude for leading and coaching
Job Duties
- Opens and closes the line
- performs precise line checks and facility walks with proper documentation to adhere to company standards
- runs high volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation
- performs with BOH and FOH teams, participates in EcoSure and health inspections ensuring a safe production environment
- responsible for hiring and development of back of house employees
- manages schedules and reports payroll hours in compliance with company standards and state laws
- partners with executive chef on managing profit and loss to maximize profits through food cost management, labor, inventory control and restaurant performance
- assists in ordering and invoicing of product
- maintains consistent open communication with FOH team to ensure adherence of company guidelines
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