Executive Chef

About the position

The Executive Chef at Stew Leonard's is the primary leader in the culinary department, responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, production planning, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards. This role involves managing a large team, maintaining inventory, and providing exceptional customer service while fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with kitchen systems and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee all aspects of production planning and execution.
• Ensure accurate inventories on a daily and monthly basis.
• Conduct weekly schedules for kitchen team members.
• Communicate and delegate tasks effectively within a large team.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons.
• Uphold the company's mission statement, 'Customer is Always Right'.
• Maintain overall morale of the kitchen department.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and health code regulations, maintaining a Health Department rating of 'A'.
• Innovate and implement new culinary ideas and practices.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Bachelor's degree from a Culinary Institute.
• Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Expertise in global cuisines.
• Knowledge of food trends and market conditions.
• Ability to introduce labor-reducing equipment and efficiencies.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work under staff and labor constraints.
• Above average math and computer skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Culinary/food handling experience.
• Experience in cross-training team members in different kitchen areas.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with local culinary schools for internships.

Benefits

• High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401 K plan for full-time and part-time team members.
• Family and personal time off.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Flexible pay options through Dayforce Wallet.