Executive Chef

About This Role

Executive Chefs are responsible for all back-of-house team members, operations, and food production. They develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance, creating a positive environment that sets expectations for food quality and a clean, organized kitchen. This individual must be able to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations and plays a vital role in the execution of hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage back-of-house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®
• Train and develop Sous Chefs
• Provide direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback on job performance
• Cross-train team members—evaluate, encourage, and teach team members to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station
• Supervise and participate in butchering and portion control on each shift
• Create a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean, and organized kitchen
• Account for team development by interviewing and hiring back-of-house team members to maintain staffing goals
• Order produce, seafood, and main food orders
• Conduct inventory bi-weekly in a team effort
• Work comfortably in a team-driven kitchen and closely with all managers

Requirements

• 2+ years high-volume, full-service restaurant experience in an Executive Chef position
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure
• Self-actualized and motivated
• Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance
• Butchering experience required

Nice to have:

• Scratch Kitchen Experience

Benefits

• Excellent earning potential
• Attainable bonus paid every other pay period
• Comprehensive training
• Three weeks paid time-off annually
• 401k + company match
• Competitive benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• New store openings—several growth opportunities for all team members!
• Holiday closures—closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closures on Christmas Eve!

About the Company

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is a collection of 74 polished-casual restaurants specializing in boldly flavored, classic American cuisine, including fresh steaks and seafood prepared from scratch and seared over local hickory, oak, or pecan wood on an authentic wood-fired grill. Architectural features include custom-designed wine walls, inviting patios, and the FIREBAR, which boasts a wide selection of artisan cocktails, craft beer, and a robust wine list, including Firebirds private label wine, served at proper cellar temperatures. With its purpose to Serve, enrich, and exceed, Firebirds prides itself on providing real value and unexpected delights to its guests, while weaving itself into the fabric of the communities it serves. To date, Firebirds has donated more than $4 million to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund childhood cancer research through the sale of its freshly squeezed lemonade. Firebirds has received numerous national awards, including multiple Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence and recognition in the FSR 50 Top 10 Fast-Growing Chains and as one of 10 Breakout Brands by Nations.