** Realistic work expectations with manageable hours **

* Creativity encouraged *

Front Street Cafe in Philadelphia, PA, seeks an experienced full-time Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine.

Who we are: We are an all-day café with a garden patio and event space offering locally sourced New American cuisine. We serve the highest-quality foods possible, utilizing local, plant-based, farm-to-table, and organic ingredients whenever possible.

Candidate summary: The ideal candidate is adaptable and a natural leader by example.

The job scope includes hands-on work in a predominantly scratch kitchen, as well as managing and working with a large, supportive staff. There's massive potential for supportive learning and building a comprehensive management background in the culinary field.

Company culture:

• Flexible
• Innovative
• Respectful

Job title:

• Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine

Compensation and benefits:

• $70K+ starting salary
• Medical benefits
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Paid Sick Days

Other incentives:

• Yearend performance-based bonus potential
• Company dining perks (monthly comp tab)
• Other discounts
• Easily accessible by public transportation

Schedule requirements:

• Open availability
• Mostly nights and weekends
• Some days shifts possible
• Shifts are from approximately 12:00pm to 10:00pm

Language requirements:

• English
• Spanish helpful

Must have experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a BOH management position
• Previous Expediting and Line Cook experience
• Menu creation and conceptualization
• Knowledge of allergens, plant-based cuisine, cross-contamination/cross-contact
• Enforcing policies and procedures
• Ordering, receiving, and inventory
• Purveyor negotiation and management
• P & L management (meeting financial objectives and maximizing profitability)
• Food safety knowledge (ServSafe or equal certification)
• Staff training and motivation
• Staff scheduling (monitor daily to ensure appropriate staffing levels)
• Managing >20
• Computer Usage (email and internet orders, excel)

Who you are:

• Excellent communicator (able to give and receive feedback well)
• Enjoys working in the Hospitality Industry
• Respectful of fellow employees and guests
• Stays calm under pressure
• Thrives well leading a team
• Thrives well on a team
• Challenging task-oriented
• Repetitive task-oriented
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Creative
• Adaptable
• Committed
• Honest
• Positive
• Stable work history

How to apply:

• Please submit your resume for consideration
• Please include your full name and current contact info
• Please submit 3 industry-related references and their email addresses from previous supervisors
• Verification of employment eligibility required

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