Head Chef | $75K Salary + Weekly Pay | South Philadelphia

Mis en Place

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
6 days ago

Lead a high-volume scratch kitchen with weekly pay, medical benefits, and bonus potential at a respected South Philly restaurant.

$75,000 salary paid weekly, medical insurance, bonuses, and long-term growth inside a stable hospitality group.
This is a hands-on Head Chef role focused on execution, leadership, and consistency — not chaos or constant turnover.


Location: South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Schedule: Full-Time | 5 Days per Week | Days & Nights

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Head Chef to lead the kitchen for an established, high-volume concept within a growing Philadelphia hospitality group.

This role is ideal for a chef who values structure, teamwork, and creative input without micromanagement, instability, or nonstop emergencies.

You’ll work with ownership that prioritizes clear communication, professionalism, and long-term success.

Pay & Benefits

  • $75,000 salary

  • Paid weekly

  • Medical insurance

  • Revenue-based bonus paid twice per year

  • Paid time off and paid sick days

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Company dining perks

  • Growth opportunities across multiple restaurants and future openings

Schedule

  • 5 days per week

  • Approximately 50 hours

  • Days and nights

  • Some holidays required

What You’ll Do

  • Lead daily BOH operations in a high-volume scratch kitchen

  • Manage ordering, inventory, and food cost controls

  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards

  • Train, schedule, and motivate a BOH team of 5–10

  • Ensure recipe accuracy, portioning, and plate presentation

  • Foster a calm, organized, respectful kitchen culture

What You Bring

  • BOH leadership experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager

  • Strong scratch-kitchen and execution skills

  • Experience with inventory management and vendor communication

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long shifts

  • Food safety certification preferred

  • Steady, consistent leadership style under pressure

How to Apply

Submit your resume with current contact information and three professional references (supervisor emails required).
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Requirements:
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Reliable transportation required

About the Company

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Mis en Place