Executive Chef

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen food production and ensure adherence to corporate specifications and policies
• Manage food quality, food cost to budget, and labor cost to budget
• Supervise kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and disciplinary actions
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards to ensure readiness for health inspections
• Manage inventory, stock controls, ordering, receiving, and physical inventory
• Develop menus and create new recipe ideas
• Coordinate prep work and station par levels

Requirements

• 3+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high-quality culinary environment or a culinary school graduate
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends and execution
• Certified manager sanitation certification
• Basic knowledge of first aid
• Ability to stand for full shifts and lift at least 50 pounds
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401k options
• Generous PTO plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access
• Restaurant dining discounts

About the Company

Bottleneck Management operates vibrant, high-energy, approachable restaurants in dynamic neighborhoods. We are driven by genuine hospitality and core values centered on understanding, supporting, empowering, and enjoying our guests and our team.