Executive Chef

Upscale Casual Steakhouse Restaurant

Lincoln, Nebraska

Salary to 80k

New Opening

Our Executive Chefs are responsible for all back of house team members, operations, and food production. Our Executive Chefs develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. This individual is accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for food quality and a clean, organized kitchen. This individual must remain calm and composed in high pressure situations. Our Executive Chefs play a vital role in the execution of hospitality.

What we expect of you:

· Manages back of house team members, operations and food production for the entire restaurant

· Trains and develops Sous Chef

· Provides direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling and providing feedback on job performance

· Cross trains team members—evaluates, encourages, and teaches team members to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station

· Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift

· Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen

· Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals

· Accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders

· Conducts inventory bi-weekly in a team effort

· Comfortable working in a team driven kitchen and closely works with all managers

What’s in it for you:

· Excellent earning potential

· Attainable bonus paid every other pay period

· Comprehensive training

· Three weeks paid time-off annually

· 401k + company match

· Competitive benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance

· New store openings — several growth opportunities for all team members!

· Holiday closures— closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closures on Christmas Eve!

Qualifications:

· The Executive Chef should always act as a “brand ambassador” for our company

· The Executive Chef must live by a guest orientated philosophy and show honesty and integrity in all things

· A solid track record in achieving financial results is a must for the Restaurant Executive Chef

· A passion for mentoring and developing others is a must for the Restaurant Executive Chef

· The Executive Chef must have high volume restaurant management experience of at least 3 years

Apply Now - Executive Chef located in Lincoln, Nebraska

If you would like to be considered for this position, email your resume to jcameron@geckohospitality.com