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Executive Chef
JuJu Cantina in Old Greenwich, CT 06870
$71,030 - $85,000.00 a year - Full-time
Full job description
New Mexican Cantina & Restaurant located in Old Greenwich, CT is hiring its executive chef. This restaurant will open in the last week of June 2024/beginning of July 2024. Candidate MUST have detailed experience in authentic Mexican cuisine. We will NOT be serving Tex Mex or Cali Mex food!
The ideal candidate will come on board towards the second week of May 2024 to work with the owner in finalizing staffing, menu creation, staff training, inventory and order control.
Must Haves: The ideal candidate must have previous experience as either an Executive Chef or CDC in a high-volume upscale restaurant. This person must also have dedication to culinary excellence, team success, and growth. A full understanding of administrative tasks including inventory, purchasing and scheduling is required.
Possible multi unit position with growth.
Responsibilities
As the Executive Chef, you are responsible for the successful management of a restaurant’s kitchen
Their duties include working closely with the owner on recipes and execution, managing restaurant staff and organizing financial budgets
Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes
Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations
Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives
Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders
Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers
Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness
Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff
Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71,030.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off
Experience level:
5 years
Pay rate: Yearly pay
Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
Performance bonus
Yearly bonus
Weekly day range: Every weekend
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work setting: Bar
Fine dining restaurant
Upscale casual restaurant
Ability to commute/relocate:
Old Greenwich, CT 06870: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:Culinary experience: 5 years (Required)
Cooking: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
