Job Posting: Head Chef / General Manager
Full-Time, Salary Position
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef/General Manager to lead our restaurant, which offers daily breakfast and lunch service along with seasonal dinner offerings. This is a unique opportunity to guide both the culinary direction and daily operations of a warm, high-quality, community-focused establishment.
Position Overview: The Head Chef/General Manager will oversee all kitchen and front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, smooth service, and a positive, collaborative work culture. This individual will lead menu development, maintain kitchen equipment, train and support staff, and uphold standards of excellence in hospitality. We are looking for a leader who is organized, adaptable, and invested in continuous learning and improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations and supervise all culinary and service staff
- Plan and execute breakfast, lunch, and seasonal dinner menus
- Ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and consistency
- Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed
- Oversee ordering, inventory management, and cost control
- Train, mentor, and support staff; foster a positive and professional team culture
- Monitor daily operations to ensure efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety standards
- Collaborate with ownership on long-term planning, seasonal offerings, and special events
- Provide exceptional customer service and model strong communication across all departments
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, General Manager, or similar leadership role
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and sound judgment under pressure
- Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear direction to staff
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute new ideas to menu planning and operations
- Solid understanding of kitchen equipment, maintenance, and best practices
- Experience with inventory, ordering, scheduling, and basic cost management
- Passion for creating high-quality food and memorable guest experiences
Compensation
- Full-time salary position, commensurate with experience
- Additional perks may be discussed during the interview process
If you are a dedicated hospitality professional excited to help shape and lead a thriving restaurant, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest.
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Pay: From $68,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
