Chef / Kitchen Manager

Recruiting Partner: Rob Atkinson

West Hartford, Connecticut | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $75,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 174682

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Head Chef / Kitchen manager Compensation

  • $400/month parking allowance or reimbursement (taxable; valid license/registration required; must follow parking policy)
  • bonus up to 10K per year paid quarterly
  • health/ dental/ vision
  • 25K life insurance if they get the dental
  • eligible at 60 days
  • 401K (no match yet)
  • 5 paid holidays per year (restaurant closed)
  • plus 15 days vacation first year
  • plus state-required sick days

Chef / Kitchen manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage kitchen operations, maintaining standards of quality, safety, and sanitation.
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety codes; maintain DOH score of 95+.
  • Hold and maintain ServeSafe or equivalent QFO certification.
  • Promote a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and develop BOH staff at all levels.
  • Manage labor and scheduling to meet business needs and labor standards.
  • Oversee ordering, production, inventory, and waste to achieve food cost targets.
  • Maintain ingredient quality and freshness while minimizing spoilage and waste.
  • Inspect and maintain kitchen equipment; arrange repairs/replacements as needed.
  • Partner with FOH/BOH managers to deliver excellent guest experiences.
  • Maintain kitchen budget and complete period-end inventory.
  • Perform hands-on duties as needed: line cooking, prep, and quality control.

Chef / Kitchen manager Minimum Qualifications

  • 1+ years of kitchen management experience (or equivalent education/experience).
  • Strong leadership in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
  • Effective communication, teamwork, and independent decision-making skills.

 

JOB ID: 174682

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