Head Chef:
Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation at Executive Level Meetings and Special Events Venue in San Antonio.
The Head Chef oversees kitchen staff, ensures food items' quality, and maintains profitability. This is a "working" chef position, with additional duties including hiring and training staff to cook the dishes agreed to and promoted via Catering by Norris, expediting orders to maintain a steady flow of meals, and creating dishes to add to the menu. Meal preparation will also include off-site catering for Norris Centers - Austin and at various off-property venues in and around San Antonio.
The Head Chef will also be responsible for the organizational, and leadership tasks to ensure a kitchen runs optimally and patrons’ meals exceed their expectations.
These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus for the business.
- Collaborating with the General Managers to set item prices
- Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
- Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
- Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
- Hiring, training, and supervising kitchen staff
- Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery
- Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
- Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed
- Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized, and sanitized
- Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing, and other side duties as needed
Degree required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
Experience:
- Culinary : 5 years (Required)
- Cooking: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
