Job description
American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning cuisine. Live entertainment. Craft beer. Crafted cocktails and so much more. All in a space designed specifically for socializing. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where everyone is free to feel good and the stage is always set for having a good time.
Leads a team of culinary professionals in preparing top quality, attractive, and delicious food for our Guests. The Chef / Kitchen Manager oversees all aspects of the culinary side of the business including hiring, staffing, safety & sanitation, recipe adherence, orders, and prep lists. This person is a brand representative that maintains a patient and positive attitude. They hold the team accountable for top tier results and are passionate about food and hospitality. The Chef works with pride and must have a tremendous work ethic that sets the tone for the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinates, leads, and directs Sous Chefs
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Source, hire, and train Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Team Members
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Trains and validates all new cooks, as well as provides ongoing training and coach to existing cooks
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Partners with the General Manager and FOH Managers on training and educating all team members
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Coaches, teaches, and develops all team members with a focus on the Sous Chefs
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Ensures 100% recipes adherence by all team members (including Sous Chefs and FOH Managers)
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Holds team accountability to policies and procures set forth by American Social
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Responsible for implementing and holding strict standards for safety and sanitation as well as overall kitchen organization
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Leads the implementation of a HACCP plan and ensures all team member follow as well
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Keep a clear line of communication with the General Manager, as well as the Corporate Chef and DO
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Run food cost to goal focusing on ordering, preparations, and waste management
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Manages controllable costs to goal and aware of relevant P&L results
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Manages the culinary side of the back office accounting and scheduling systems
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Prepare orders based on pars and projections
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Performs accurate inventories and clearly communicates food cost to Leadership and all Team Members
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Performers Line and Quality Checks to ensure food quality is properly prepared, equipment is functioning, and the kitchen is set up for a successful service every shift
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Works directly with the Event Coordinator on all events, parties, and catering
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Works with Marketing on executing PR events often representing American Social at these events
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Holds team members to the proper Image and Appearance Guidelines including proper hygiene
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Manages the overall restaurant equipment maintenance program, not limited to kitchen equipment
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Monitor guest satisfaction measurements including Yelp and other reputation management as one tool to identify culinary successes and challenges
ABILITY TO:
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Be adaptable to a changing environment
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Clearly communicate to all levels of the organizations
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Manage team of up to 75 people
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Hold 1 on 1’s and communicate areas of opportunity and development
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Bring creative ideas to build sales and overall brand improvement
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Work in an organized manner
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Multi-task and have a great sense of urgency with changing priorities
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Work independently as well as in a team environment
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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Maintain a professional and polished appearance
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Follow Company Budgets and established goals
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Able to work in a fast pace environment
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Prioritizes projects and solicitates direction when necessary
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Work nights and weekends
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Work 12+ hours shifts as necessary
EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
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5 years Chef experience in a Full Service and High-Volume Restaurant
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Strong communication and leadership skills
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Experience with back office and POS systems (Restaurant 365, Hot Schedules, Micros)
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Advanced organizational skills
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Bilingual is a plus
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Culinary Arts Degree is a plus (Associates, Bachelors, Certificates, etc.)
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Serv Safe Certified
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Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Must be authorized to work in the United States
Job Type: Full-time
