Inn at Sugar Hill
We are searching for a skilled Head Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences that exceed customers’ expectations. The chef will cook meals, prep ingredients, and ensure our high safety and cleanliness standards are met. The chef will also provide strong leadership to other kitchen staff, delegating tasks and providing guidance. We realize our reputation is directly dependent on the expertise of our talented chefs, and we’re committed to providing both our customers and employees with quality experiences.
Objectives of this role
Create delicious meals, appetizers, sides, and desserts
Manage kitchen staff while fostering a strong sense of teamwork and minimizing conflict
Maintain high standards for our food and equipment, helping us determine what needs to be ordered or repaired
Create and prepare new menu items or specials, as needed
Take our menu and reputation to the next level by leveraging your expertise, industry knowledge, and culinary creativity
Ensure that food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times
Responsibilities
· Preparing the food for cooking
· Keeping up with industry trends and creating new recipes with the Sous Chef
· Reviewing the menu and doing inventory
· Following the budget set by the Restaurant Manager
· Ordering food for the kitchen
· Monitoring food production and food and staff costs
· Training staff
· Managing relationships with distributors and resolving any issues with vendors, promptly
· Ensuring standard portions and quality of dishes
· Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and ensuring sanitation practices in the kitchen
Skills and qualifications
Ability to control food costs, inventory, and labor
Advanced knowledge of cooking and food preparation techniques
Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork
Familiarity with a range of kitchen equipment
Comfort studying a recipe, determining appropriate steps, and delegating tasks accordingly
Strong leadership skills and an ability to provide clear instructions to other members of the kitchen staff
Certification relevant to state or country of employment, such as a food handler certificate
Preferred Qualifications
Culinary degree or on-the-job experience
Experience in a managerial position
In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
Familiarity with the restaurant industry and the latest industry news
Strong sense of culinary creativity
Experience cooking with diverse ingredients
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Shift:
Day shift
Evening shift
Weekends
Ability to Relocate:
Mays Landing, NJ 08330: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Please forward resume for consideration of this postion
Application Question(s):
Please describe your experience as a head chef and running / managing a professional kitchen:
