Steakhouse Chef

Milwaukee, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

flexible schedule

Job Description

Dream Dance Steak is a distinguished fine dining restaurant known for its commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences in a high-energy and fast-paced environment. Renowned for its superior food products and excellent guest service, Dream Dance Steak prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of quality and hospitality. The restaurant is part of a larger hospitality group that values integrity, professionalism, and a strong dedication to its mission and values. With a reputation for culinary excellence and a focus on guest satisfaction, Dream Dance Steak offers a unique environment where culinary professionals can thrive and showcase their skills.\n\nThe Fine Dining Chef role at Dream Dance Steak is a senior leadership position within the kitchen operations, tasked with overseeing the back of house activities to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes. This role involves directing the overall food production process, managing daily kitchen operations, and leading a team of culinary professionals. The Fine Dining Chef is responsible for enforcing food quality standards and maintaining an organized, safe, and sanitary work environment. This position requires flexibility with shifts to meet the demands of a dynamic dining service schedule.\n\nIn addition to culinary expertise, the Fine Dining Chef will play a key role in team management by interviewing, hiring, and training staff, as well as motivating and appraising team member performance. The role demands strong leadership skills to schedule work effectively, resolve complaints, and maintain compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements. The Fine Dining Chef also contributes to business operations by assisting management with budget development, financial evaluation, and cost control initiatives. They are expected to develop innovative menus and recipes, stay current with culinary trends, and maintain excellence through rigorous adherence to recipes and training procedures. Furthermore, this position requires operational oversight, including facilitation of shift meetings, opening and closing duties, and maintaining internal controls and compliance with departmental policies.\n\nOverall, this position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced culinary professional to impact dream guest experiences positively while contributing to the restaurant's business success. The role requires a high level of dedication, a passion for culinary arts, and a commitment to leadership and quality standards in a vibrant and dynamic fine dining setting. Pay for this position is based on experience, highlighting the value of expertise and leadership capabilities. Successful candidates will find an environment that encourages growth, creativity, and excellence in the culinary field.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 6 years experience in high volume or professional kitchen
Two years management experience
Ability to obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days
Office skills including Microsoft Office proficiency
Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance and perform all job functions
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication skills

Job Qualifications

Ability to demonstrate advanced cooking skills
High school diploma or equivalent
6 years of progressively responsible, related experience in high volume, fast-paced, multi station setting or professional classically disciplined kitchen
Associate’s degree from accredited culinary school can substitute for 2 years of experience
Two years of management experience
Ability to successfully achieve ServSafe certification within 90 days
Office skills including use of standard office equipment and Microsoft Office
Experience with purchasing software and labor management software preferred
Ability to maintain discretion in handling confidential information
Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels and communicate effectively to groups
Ability to work irregular hours including late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays
Physical ability to perform all duties in a fast-paced environment including lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds with assistance

Job Duties

Direct the overall production of food prepared by venue staff and oversee daily operations of the kitchen including facilitation of shift meetings and opening and closing duties
Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring, and training team members
Schedule and motivate team members
Plan, assign, and direct work
Appraise performance
Reward and discipline team members
Address complaints and resolve problems
Lead the development of new menus and recipes using strong knowledge of culinary techniques and trends
Enforce recipes and training procedures to maintain the highest standards of food quality
Assist management in developing venue budget, operating within budgetary guidelines, evaluating financial reports, and adjusting operations to achieve financial goals
Develop and implement initiatives to increase sales, control costs, and manage appropriate inventories
Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment
Assist in ensuring optimal guest satisfaction and timely, positive resolution to guest inquiries and concerns
Establish, update, and ensure compliance with departmental internal controls, policies, procedures, and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned