About us
Old Colony Smokehouse is a local family-owned and operated craft barbecue restaurant in Edenton, NC. We're open 4 days per week, welcoming lines of destination barbecue seekers, traveling foodies, and locals alike. Our team consists of like-minded folks who genuinely care about providing the best possible experience for our guests. All food is scratch-made; no frozen convenience items, pre-made foods, or heat from a box/can dishes come from our kitchen. We offer the best working hours in the restaurant business with general shift hours from 8am-7pm Monday through Saturday. Nights, Sundays, and holidays are times to be spent with family - not working. Our pay rates are the best in the area, our entire team works together for the common goal, and the work environment is drama free.
Old Colony Smokehouse is seeking one qualified professional to fill a role as Head Chef / Kitchen Manager. A dedicated, well-qualified kitchen team is currently in place. This is a working position which requires the ability to monitor and run the kitchen, ensuring that all food preparation is done in an efficient manner and following appropriate health and safety standards. The candidate should also be able to instruct kitchen staff on food prep work and be capable of prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively.
Our kitchen produces sides, condiments, and accompaniments for our world-class smoked meats (meats and desserts are handled by other departments, not this position)
Candidates should:
-have leadership experience in high volume food service operations
-understand food and labor costs
-be effective in training, coaching, and team building
-possess the ability to develop execution plans, prioritize & delegate tasks
-demonstrate organization, standardization, and adaptability
Applicants should include a complete, updated resume and salary expectations when applying.
OCS is an equal-opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive an interview invitation.
Hiring timeline: 1 day to 2 weeks.
Pay: $900.00 - $1,500.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Please list in detail your high-volume kitchen experience, including approximate volume per day, your position within the organization, and how long you were there.
- Are you currently employed?
- Please provide your salary expectations.
- Please be sure to upload a complete, updated resume with your application.
Experience:
- high-volume kitchen: 1 year (Required)
- culinary management: 5 years (Preferred)
- Cooking: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Edenton, NC 27932: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
