Executive Chef

Staff Management | SMX

Clarkesville, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$90,000–$105,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Automation, Background Investigation, Consulting, Cook Dishes, Dental Insurance, Disability Accommodations, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Science, Health Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mass Production, Mentoring, Operations, Organizational Skills, People Management, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Product Development, Product/Service Launch, Production Control, Production Systems, Production Volume, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Management

LOCATION

Clarkesville, GA

POSTED

1 day ago

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.

Join our team as an Executive Chef leading kitchen operations in a high-volume production environment focused on French macarons and specialty baked goods. You will oversee daily production, ensure quality and consistency at scale, and play a key role in transitioning the facility to full automation over the next 12-18 months. This is a first-shift, direct-hire position with a salary range of $90,000-$105,000.

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Perks & Benefits: Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance.

Shifts: 1st Shift.

Employment Types: Full Time, Direct Hire.

Pay Rate: $43.27 - $50.48 / hour

Duties:

+ Lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

+ Execute and scale macaron and pastry recipes for mass production

+ Develop, train, and mentor kitchen staff to drive performance and consistency

+ Ensure all products meet strict quality, safety, and food compliance standards

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production environment

+ Oversee inventory, purchasing, and supply management

+ Partner with the innovation team on new flavors and product development

+ Support private label (co-packing) production and customization

+ Help prepare operations for automation and process improvements

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Position Requirements:

+ Experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a high-volume setting

+ Strong expertise in French pastry and baking techniques

+ Ability to scale recipes while maintaining consistency and quality

+ Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams

+ Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and sanitation standards

+ Knowledge of SQF implementation and product commercialization

+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

+ Background in food science or related field

+ Experience in commercial baking or food manufacturing operations

+ Experience supporting growth through automation or process improvements

+ Macaron or specialty dessert expertise

+ Experience working with private label or co-packing clients

+ Experience within the sandwich cookie industry is a plus

+ Culinary or pastry degree (or equivalent experience)

Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 50 pounds., required education: HS Diploma or GED.

Work Location: Macaron Queen, Clarkesville, GA 30523.

Job Types: Food Production, General Labor, Light Industrial, Manufacturing, Material Handler, Production, Quality, Safety.

Industry: Manufacturing.

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $43.27 - $50.48 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home .

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

About the Company

Staff Management | SMX

Founded in 1988, Staff Management | SMX is a recognized leader in comprehensive staffing and contingent workforce solutions. We partner with Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies to deliver innovative staffing solutions with superior results across a multitude of industries and geographies.

Contingent Workforce Solutions that Transform the Way Companies Connect with & Manage Talent
Staff Management | SMX's outsourced workforce management programs leverage deep marketplace knowledge to provide best talent, drive compliance, deliver tangible savings and yield sustainable value. Our expertise in supporting complex client staffing requirements without sacrificing quality, combined with our proven centralized service model, award-winning workforce and vendor management system (WVMS) and precision recruitment processes are key differentiators within the industry.

Award-Winning Business Model
Our innovative "inside-out" approach, commitment to continuous improvement and award-winning business model put client needs at the center of everything we do. The benefits of this approach are third-party validated, most recently with our #1 ranking in the Breadth of Service category on our sixth straight appearance on HRO Today's Baker's Dozen for managed service programs customer satisfaction ratings and with a Net Promoter Score® more than 70 percentage points above industry average on Inavero's 2016 Best of Staffing® Client Award satisfaction survey. Learn more about our award-winning business model >

Proven International Success
Staff Management | SMX provides managed staffing and recruiting services in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Our global expansion has been driven by client confidence in our ability to deliver industry-leading service throughout the world, and our proven international implementation process has produced a track record of successful global account deployments. We continue to expand to new countries based on client need.

A TrueBlue Company
As part of TrueBlue Outsourcing Solutions, we offer clients a broad range of workforce management-related solutions. TrueBlue is the largest industrial staffing firm in the United States and is on the Staffing Industry Analysts' list of largest global staffing firms, connecting over 100,000 people with work each day, and recruiting over 250,000 full-time employees each year. TrueBlue is recognized as one of Forbes Magazine's "Most Trustworthy Companies" for its corporate governance and accounting transparency. Learn more about TrueBlue >

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1988

WEBSITE

https://apply.smjobs.com

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