The Taproom Chef manages the Back of House (BOH) operations and employees. This position is directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, maintenance of quality standards, sanitation, cleanliness and training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion, cost control, sanitation and cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specifically, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Evaluate all BOH employees’ efficiency and productivity
• Complete performance evaluations for BOH staff
• Handle employee related issues and provide reports as needed to resolve problems within personnel including properly documenting and communication with the GM and HR
• Administer prompt fair and consistent corrective actions for violations of company policies or procedures
• Create employees’ work schedules within a timely fashion and manage labor results to budgeted targets , and assist the GM with time off requests approvals
• Assign work to employees based on anticipated business activity and maintain cleaning schedules
• Determine best work techniques to be used by employees
• Decide on the types of work, materials, supplies, machinery, or tools to be used by employees
• Control the flow and distribution of merchandise, materials, and supplies
• Maintain the safety of employees and property to ensure a safe, secure, and healthy facility environment
• Enforce sanitation standards and procedures
• Comply with health and legal regulations; maintain security systems
• Prepare departmental budgets
• Ensure full oversite and alignment of all company recipes, specifications, and standards
• Execute banquet and events to company standards in full alignment with the GM and Banquet & Events Coordinator
• Oversee purchasing from vendors, and manage inventory at acceptable levels
• Certify all food and products are prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards as well as safety and sanitation of all food
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations, legal and safety standards; check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
• Control food costs and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures
• Checking xtraChef price fluctuations and market trends and communicating to the Corporate Executive Chef on product and price issues
• Secure that the kitchen is in clean condition at all times and instruct staff in place to clean as needed; oversee cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen workspaces and equipment
• Report repair needs to the General Manager
• Fill in as needed to keep kitchen running smoothly
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Culinary school diploma or similar experience
• 5 years in kitchen experience including food preparation, line cook, fry cook experience
• Prior experience in restaurant staff and overall kitchen management including food preparation and production
• Must be available nights, weekends, holidays
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Required to work in a standing position for long periods of time - up to 9 hours

WHAT FIRESTONE WALKER OFFERS:

• Competitive pay rate for an experienced individual with the right skills.
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  Salary Range: $32.00-35.00
• An excellent benefits package including:
  • 100% paid premiums for employee including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
  • Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & matching
  • 10 paid holidays per year

Please submit your resume with your work experience when applying. Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.