Catering Services, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Health Department, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Maintain Compliance, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Quality Management, Restaurant, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, ServSafe Certification, Small Business, Team Lead/Manager
We are looking for a active, hands-on Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and manage daily BOH operations at Stumble Stilskins. We are a locally owned small business, and we need someone who enjoys a fast paced environment and takes pride in consistency and efficiency. In this role, you will lead our line cooks by example, keep ticket times fast during our busy lunch, dinner, local event rushes, game nights, and handle the day to day inventory and organizing that keeps our kitchen running smoothly.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the Crew: Manage, schedule, and support our line cooks and prep team, focusing on clear communication and a respectful workspace.
- Keep Quality High: Make sure every burger, wing order, and sandwich comes out looking great and tasting exactly how our guests expect it.
- Run the Line: Jump on the line and lead the charge during peak hours to ensure food goes out hot and efficiently.
- Handle the Business Side: Take charge of ordering, managing inventory, keeping food waste low, and ensuring fresh ingredients are always on hand.
- Keep it Clean & Safe: Enforce daily kitchen cleanliness and safety standards to ensure full compliance with health codes.
- Get Creative: Collaborate with ownership on food specials, menu updates, and food preparation for private events in our space & catering.
- Watch the Gear: Monitor kitchen equipment to ensure everything is used properly, kept clean, and maintained.
What We're Looking For
- Solid Experience: Proven experience running a kitchen or working as a Sous Chef / Lead Cook in a high-volume restaurant or pub environment.
- Fast-Paced Capability: Ability to manage a heavy ticket volume during major local events, trivia nights, lunch & dinner rushes with an organized approach.
- Strong Communication: Approachable and direct communication style to keep the front and back of house working well together.
- Food Safety Knowledge: Deep understanding of health department rules. ServSafe Manager certification required.
- Smart with Supplies: Experience managing food costs, tracking inventory, and keeping vendor orders accurate to protect our margins.
- Flexible Schedule: Availability to work a mix of shifts, including the busy weekends and nights that drive our business. Being ready to step in for business needs.