Established, award-winning, independently owned BBQ restaurant is looking for a qualified and dedicated Chef to oversee kitchen operations, menu execution and food-cost management. Salary based on experience, with scheduled raises. We are a team-oriented restaurant looking for a strong kitchen leader.

You will be a hands-on leader responsible for executing our menu and guiding a team of cooks. You must maintain our high standards of quality, cleanliness, consistency, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is looking to advance their career and has ownership aspirations, this position has a strong opportunity for growth. This is a great opportunity for a strong Sous Chef who is looking to advance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the kitchen team and delegate responsibilities.
• Execute our menu consistently and expertly, ensuring recipes and standards are followed.
• Mange inventory, product rotations, ordering, food costs, vendor relationships, and labor efficiency.
• Maintain and enforce all health, sanitation and safety standards. Ensure compliance with health department regulations.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with restaurant staff and ownership to support growth and excellence.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, including time spent in a leadership position (e.g., Lead Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor).
• Experience cooking in a from scratch kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food costing and inventory control.
• Must be able to work Wednesdays – Sundays.
• Have a positive attitude and be a professional team player.
• Excellent communication, organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• ServSafe certification is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish and English is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Starting salary of $60,000 – $80,000, with room for growth based on experience and performance.
• Health Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off: One weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) available after one year
• Growth Opportunity: Ownership opportunity.

Please provide references.

We are a busy, award-winning, fast-casual BBQ restaurant/bar. Our Food
Runners are an integral part of our team, and our success.

Our ideal candidate:

• Thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Pays attention to detail
• Can multi-task
• Possesses great communication skills and has excellent customer
  service skills
• Has a positive attitude and is a team player
• Is responsible and reliable

Our restaurant is two floors, with an outdoor patio; you must be able to
walk up and down the stairs many times a day, carrying trays and bus tubs.
You should be able to lift forty pounds.

You must have availability nights and weekends.

We offer a competitive hourly rate plus tips, raises based on performance
reviews, medical/dental/vision insurance (for full-time employees). If you
are self-motivated, hardworking and have a great attitude, please email
your resume, availability to work and references, or drop it off in person.
We are happy to train the right person.