Executive Chef

Job description
Overview:

Seeking a talented and motivated individual to take the reigns of one of our restaurants, located in the heart of Delaware, Ohio. Must be able to create a seasonal, locally driven menu.

For 1808 American Bistro, the head chef is responsible for all culinary activities for the restaurant. This position will oversee all activity in the kitchen, hire and train personnel, work collaboratively with the GM and Owner to plan menus, oversee product purchasing, manage the culinary budget including achievement of food and labor cost targets. This position reports to the Owner.
• Salary: $60,000-70,000 (based on experience)
• Full time: 5 days/week

Characteristics:
• 3+ years Experience
• Positive attitude
• Student mindset
• Willing to teach, train, and mentor team members
• Detail-oriented, innovative and team-oriented

Responsibilities:
• Strong management skills: food cost, labor cost and schedule forecasting, purchasing and vendor relationships
• Being a leader. Understands the importance of strength as a team and understands the importance of a calm, professional approach to daily operations
• Ability to effectively communicate and delegate to the kitchen team to motivate the staff, obtain optimal results, and maintain a positive, team oriented environment.
• Responsible for ensuring quality food preparation and service; food appearance; cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance .
• Coordination of all on‐going training activities for kitchen, back of house operations and other production and service employees, including the identification and analysis of training needs.
• Develop recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, product specifications, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
• Hire and manage back of house management and staff.
• Prepare and present food cost and labor budget reports, regularly.
• Create a culture of accountability in the back of house, holding team members to the high standards and expectations
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Tucked along Winter Street in the heart of historic Downtown Delaware, Ohio, 1808 American Bistro was established in 2008. As our name reflects, 1808 has always been committed to embracing the rich traditions and heritage of our community while introducing our guests to innovative and modern bistro cuisine. Offering superb quality classics with the finest, most local ingredients available is our specialty. We serve traditional American bistro fare with the occasional creative twists. Read more