Ann Arbor Chef

Award winning barbecue business Slows Bar BQ is seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to helm the kitchen of our new Ann Arbor restaurant. The ideal candidate has a strong, proven leadership background. The Head Chef has a thorough understanding of the importance of a healthy company culture and excellent team morale and continuously works to develop and improve our culture while leading the kitchen team.

Summary of Position

Directly responsible for all kitchen functions and assigned tasks, including: ensuring high standards are met and guest expectations are exceeded through consistent execution of menu items; food and labor budgets are met; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, portion and cost control in a high volume facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Continuously improve company culture using strong leadership techniques
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
• Adhere to purchasing and labor budgets.
• Develop, document, implement, and maintain systems.
• Work with the Executive Chef and GM to make employment and termination decisions.
• Continuously recruit talented cooks.
• Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and training of new kitchen team members.
• Provide continuous feedback and constructive coaching to improve team effectiveness and morale. Record check-ins in files for later reference.
• Lead by example to ensure guest service standards and efficient, on-budget operations by working any station as needed.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, performance reviews, memos to file, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
• Perform weekly inventory stock counts and daily per shift hot counts. Ensure accuracy.
• Maintain daily shift logs
• Communicate consistently with the General Manager, Corporate Executive Chef and owners.

AAP/EEO Statement

Our client provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our client complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our client expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, and expediter.
• Prior high volume service and catering experience preferred.
• Strong computer/technology skills are required.
• Current ServSafe Foodservice Manager Certification is required.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Leadership/Management capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff, and guests.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift 70 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

• Medical and Dental insurance
• Meals provided
• Paid time off