Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Cream City Concepts is looking for dynamic and passionate Head Chef. We are a high-volume bar & grill concept in Downtown Milwaukee area focusing on fun, creative and approachable foods. We make the foods people love to eat!

    We are just minutes away from the Fiserv Forum, this is an exciting position in a high-profile Milwaukee Neighborhood. The ideal candidate for this role should demonstrate exceptional kitchen management and leadership skills. The candidate should also have superb interpersonal skills, excellent time-management, and be looking to build a true kitchen team.

    Head Chef Responsibilities:

    Lead and coach the team in a constructive manner on a daily basis

    Day to day kitchen management including recruiting, training, and scheduling of kitchen staff

    Menu design, costing, tasting, and implementation for daily service, events and private parties

    Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

    Responsible for the ordering, stocking and inventory of all fresh and frozen food items

    Able to lead the line during rushes including cooking meals according to set standards and recipes

    Oversee kitchen operations, SOPs, and building systems/processes to ensure uniformity General Cooking Responsibilities

    Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies

    Prepare food for service with an eye for detail and plating

    Clean up station and take care of leftover food

    Stock inventory appropriately

    Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

    Keeping the kitchen, walk in coolers both organized and clean

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum 2-3 years as a Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef or Head Chef or 5+ year cooking experience

    Possess or able to attain appropriate Wisconsin Food/Sanitation certifications

    Analytical skills and aptitude to learn and implement management food costing tools/software

    Basic computer and written/verbal communication skills

    Be able to lift at least 45 pounds

    Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 with monthly bonuses

    Benefits:

    Company provided cellphone

    Free parking downtown

    Paid vacation

    Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

    401K Match

    Company meals

    Company paid certifications'

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discount

    Food provided

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Physical setting:

    Bar

    Casual dining restaurant

    Supplemental pay types:

    Bonus pay

    License/Certification:

    Driver's License (Required)

    Shift availability:

    Day Shift (Required)

    Night Shift (Required)

    Work Location: One location

    Milwaukee, WI 53203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:

    Culinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)

    Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)