Executive Chef

ELDR.

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • $85,000–$97,000 Per Year

Highlights

We are a live fire cook-from-scratch kitchen showcasing grilled protein, vegetables, seafood and familiar starters using seasonal ingredients sourced from the bountiful Pacific Northwest. Qualified applicants will: Have a min of 3+ years experience running a kitchen, with ability to hit target expectations of food cost and labor costs.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSeattle, WA
Salary$85,000–$97,000 Per Year

Description

Eldr, a General Harvest Restaurant (Vendemmia, Autumn, Raccolto, Eldr, Haerfest, GH Pasta & Pizza., East Anchor Seafood) is looking for a talented Executive Chef to join our team.

We are a live fire cook-from-scratch kitchen showcasing grilled protein, vegetables, seafood and familiar starters using seasonal ingredients sourced from the bountiful Pacific Northwest. Paired along side our delicious food we will offer a seasonal cocktail program, beer and wine. Our dining room and bar offers an inviting space for families and foodies alike.

As a chef you are expected to:

- Hire & Terminate (with approval and guidance from upper G.H leadership) of back of house team

- Create high morale and culture of the restaurant

- Ensure month over month growth

- Ensure all food orders are placed on time and correctly

- Train and coach BOH restaurant team

- Respond to positive/negative guest feedback

- Run the kitchen during 5 dinner services per week

- The expectation is that the chef works in the kitchen for dinner service 5 days per week. If this is not complete the chef must use PTO (if you have it), move their schedule around to work the 5th shift - or will only get paid for the days worked.

- Maintain a high and positive presence during business hours

- Keep a clean and organized kitchen

- Uphold the employee handbook

- Write and post the kitchen (with in/out times) schedule at least 2 weeks in advance

- Coach and grow the BOH team

- Weekly manager meetings

- Make sure family meal is put up every night

- Track food cost with Microsoft excel (Available on the restaurant computer)

- Review all food invoices prior to submitting to office

- Be an ambassador for the entire General Harvest brand

- Achieve metrics: 17.5% BOH labor | 26% food cost


General Harvest Restaurants offers:

  • A safe working environment

  • Competitive pay

  • Opportunity for advancement

  • Universal Paid Time Off Benefit

  • Health Benefits after 90 days (50% paid by employer)

  • Employee Dining Discount at General Harvest Restaurants


Salary Details:


- $82,000 bas pay + $3,000 1st year signing bonus (paid quarterly) = $85,000 first year pre bonus potential

- Bonus potentials

------Based on restaurant profits paid monthly

- 8% manager receives $500

- 10% manager receives $750

- 18% manager receives $1000

- 1st year base with 8% profit bonus: $91,000

- 1st year base with 10% profit bonus: $94,000

- 1st year base with 18% profit bonus: $97,000


Qualified applicants will:

  • Have a min of 3+ years experience running a kitchen, with ability to hit target expectations of food cost and labor costs.

  • Proven track record of success in menu development, costings, and rollouts

  • Great product knowledge in food, wine and spirits

  • Be a strong team member who works well with others

  • Have strong communication skills


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