Corporate Executive Chef - Growing Mid-west Restaurant Group - Salary to $85k

Company: Gecko Hospitality
Location: Bettendorf
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

-Corporate Exec Chef -Davenport, IA -Salary $75 - 85kMulti-concept Restaurant Group -A rapidly-growing and energetic restaurant group, is looking for a talented Corporate Chef to join the team of this Davenport, IA based company. This is an exciting time to join the team as new franchise and company locations are opening across the states and internationally in the Mideast . In operations for over 50 years, this restaurant group has both family dining and full service restaurants. Craft Pizza experience preferred Apply today for this Davenport, IA based position

-ABOUT YOU
---- You have a strong food background with a minimum of 6 years of experience in an executive chef role
---- You are well versed in restaurant tasks going beyond kitchen operations
---- Your culinary school degree or equivalent has been beneficial to your career (preferred, but not required)
---- You're personable with excellent leadership skills and coaching techniques
---- You've participated in pre-opening restaurant recruitment, policy design and menu planning
---- You're extremely knowledgeable in P&L concepts and have basic understanding of P&L tools
---- Feedback is okay with you, and you receive it well
---- Your organization skills are top notch
---- You've been known to problem solve and reason with efficiency and tact
---- You demonstrate integrity, diplomacy and a commitment to company values and HR principles
---- You have the ability to present yourself with professionalism and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and business ethics
---- You can work independently, under pressure, and use sound business judgment
---- You're a positive, friendly and enthusiastic team player
---- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
---- You know your way around a computer, including Microsoft Excel
---- You're not afraid of paperwork and reporting
---- Mathematical skills, including basic math, P&L concepts, percentages and variances are within your realm of expertise
---- You have the ability to travel for purposes of training, recruitment, kitchen support, menu rollout, etc.
---- Your schedule is flexible and you're up for working a.m., p.m., weekend and holiday shifts
---- You're ready for the next step in your restaurant career, with an established restaurant company positioned for rapid growth.

-ABOUT THE JOB
---- Manage operations and culinary teams: food execution, quality and technique
---- Track food costs while holding vendors accountable for providing standard cost-effective products
---- Improve and create new menus
---- Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
---- Audit kitchen purchasing for all units
---- Implement and maintain culinary excellence standards
---- Possess a comprehensive understanding of food reconciliation programs and implementation
---- Serve as food safety and food sanitation expert within the culinary division
---- Oversee quality and regulatory compliance
---- Perform regular audits on premises: recipe and plating adherence, portioning, tasting, ---- Maintain and review at a global level: staff evaluation, pre-shifts, line checks, training calendar
---- Review chef reporting and weekly calls with directors as needed
---- Act as liaison between corporate and franchise operations teams to ensure food safety compliance and proper documentation
---- Responsible for BOH during all new team openings
---- Train and onboard chefs in respective departments

-SALARY + BENEFITS
-$70,000-$85,000 annual salary
-Health, dental, vision benefits
-Company 401K contribution plan
-Paid vacation
-Opportunity for growth and advancement


---- We care about our team, and our culture reflects that
---- We provide a fun, exciting work environment where you'll thrive
---- We're growing rapidly, and have plenty of opportunities for advancement
---- We're born and raised in the Midwest, but will travel anywhere -Corporate Executive Chef -Davenport, IA -Salary to $85kSend resume to -

Keywords: Gecko Hospitality, Davenport , Corporate Executive Chef - Growing Mid-west Restaurant Group - Salary to $85k, Hospitality & Tourism , Bettendorf, Iowa