Executive Chef

Rosebud Restaurants, a Chicago staple for nearly 50 years, is seeking an Executive Chef to join the culinary team! Opportunities are available at various locations across Chicagoland. At Rosebud Restaurants we honor tradition and quality when it comes to the guest experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in operations, leadership, food preparation and presentation, and extensive BOH knowledge. Candidates should be able to perform calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment, be an efficient multi-tasker, maintain a positive attitude and friendly demeanor, and work diligently with our team to ensure guest expectations are always exceeded.

In this position, the Executive Chef will report directly to the Corporate Chef and their daily focus will be to oversee and monitor all back of house (BOH) operations, ordering and systems for the restaurant; develop menu items in partnership with ownership; and ensure effective BOH training programs in collaboration with other chefs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Employee Dining Discount valid at any Rosebud or Carmine’s location.
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including but not limited to monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs
• Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with corporate chef including but not limited to executing training, monitoring effectiveness and implementing improvements
• Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audits of BOH standard operating procedures and systems (for example, inventory sheets, purchase orders, daily labor sheets, etc.)
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
• Partner with GM, designated managers and chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Evaluate restaurants’ culinary feedback with GMs and chefs, and follow up with GMs, chefs and management teams
• Ensure proper food storage and food quality standards including consistency and presentation
• Ensure repair and maintenance needs are met and/or communicated to designated manager
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Monitor and ensure the restaurant and the team’s compliance with all Company and restaurant policies and procedures as well as all legal and regulatory requirements (including but not limited to safety and sanitation regulations)
• Schedule, conduct and document BOH Manager performance reviews in partnership with GM and corporate chef
• Partner with GMs, designated managers and chefs to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop BOH team
• Monitor, address and document individual BOH employee performance through recognition, coaching and when necessary, disciplinary action up to and including employment termination
• Ensure that kitchen equipment is maintained and repaired as needed
• Assist with or perform the following tasks if needed: pre-shift line check to ensure quality of all items; meeting with appropriate GMs, designated managers and chefs to coordinate and ensure production standards; and review kitchen personnel needs and issues
• Contribute to pre-shift meetings
• Maintain proficiency in job functions of all BOH positions and provide active back-up support when business needs require
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites as needed
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools, utensils, equipment and software (for example, restaurant management software, knives, etc.)
• Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
• Other duties assigned as needed

Rosebud Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state, federal or local law.

Must be eligible to legally work in the United States.