Head Chef

Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Exact $70,000.00

Benefits

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

retirement savings plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

LSD Culinary Group is a renowned culinary establishment known for its innovative and high-quality dining experiences. As a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry, LSD Culinary Group prides itself on delivering exceptional food and service across its various restaurants and culinary ventures. The company thrives on creativity, quality, and sustainability, continuously aiming to elevate the dining experience and set benchmarks for culinary excellence. With a strong commitment to both its guests and staff, LSD Culinary Group fosters an environment where culinary professionals can grow, innovate, and contribute to a collaborative kitchen culture.

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Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in culinary arts or hospitality
Minimum of 5 years experience in professional kitchen management
Proven ability to develop and execute culinary menus
Strong knowledge of state and local sanitation and labor laws
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Exceptional leadership and staff development capabilities
Proficiency in kitchen management software
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Job Qualifications

Proven experience as a head chef or in a similar leadership culinary role
Strong knowledge of food preparation and menu development
Experience with budgeting and cost management
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Familiarity with labor laws and kitchen safety regulations
Competency in culinary software such as Toast, Sling, and R365
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job Duties

Develop, collaborate, and execute all culinary menus
Ensure proper costing, consistency, and quality
Enforce all labor laws (federal, state and local)
Ensure kitchen and employees meet state and local requirements for certification and sanitation
Liaison and coordinate with the Director of Culinary Operations
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
Manage all kitchen staff in tandem with Culinary Management, delegate appropriately to Sous Chefs as needed
Maintain positive relationships and collaboration with the culinary team
Monitor and maintain line plating to meet set standards
Coordinate with Culinary Management on kitchen purchasing and receiving
Coordinate with Culinary Management on monthly inventory of kitchen products
Coordinate with Culinary Management on training and development of kitchen staff
Coordinate with Culinary Management on the scheduling of hourly labor
Ensure proper staffing for productivity and high standards of quality
Serve as a role model, lead by example and demonstrate professionalism
Staff knowledge and training in tandem with front of house management
Utilize labor effectively to meet budgets during transition back to full capacity
Support, monitor, and maintain contact with team members unable to return to work and ensure their needs are heard
Coordinate with front of house staff to ensure guest expectations are exceeded
Mastery and utilization of all software (Toast, Sling, R365)

Job Location

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