Executive Chef

About This Role

This Executive Chef role involves leading kitchen operations, encouraging staff development, and promoting a positive experience for both staff and guests. The chef will work hands-on in the kitchen, focusing on problem resolution and effective communication to achieve financial goals and create memorable food experiences.

Responsibilities

• Champion internal hospitality and lead a team to craft dishes that leave lasting impressions
• Nurture and inspire a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation
• Work hands-on in the trenches with the team
• Collaborate with the General Manager and leaders from the Home Office to maximize kitchen operations
• Ensure quality control, inventory management, and adhere to health and safety standards
• Play a pivotal role in managing labor, budgets, forecasts, and ensure the bottom line meets pre-determined expectations

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in kitchen management and menu creation
• Dedication to serve others, internally (team-members) and guests
• Hands-on, passion for cooking and not a "clip-board" chef
• Work with local farmers to purchase fresh product and serve quality dishes
• Strong sense of finances, labor, quality control, and "getting the job done"

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses (paid quarterly)
• PTO benefits after 90 days
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more
• Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options
• Zero-interest housing loan program to help achieve the dream of home ownership
• Employee discounts at 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division
• 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave

About the Company

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) was founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer and operates across 30+ locations. It focuses on fostering an environment where its people come first, aiming to change the hospitality industry.