Full Time Head Chef

The Scotsman Public House

Waynesville, NC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$68,000–$72,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Catering Services, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Driver's License, English Language, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Google Apps, Health Insurance, Inventory Management, Irish Language, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Menu Development, Pricing, Regulations, Restaurant, Sanitation, Shipping/Receiving, Social Media, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Waynesville, NC

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Now Hiring: Full-Time Head Chef

Celtic-American Gastropub

We are looking to fill the big shoes of our Head Chef as we continue the success of our Celtic-American Gastropub-restaurant, now entering our fifth year in business. Well received by both the local community and travelers alike, we have been featured on America’s Best Restaurants, highlighted by multiple news outlets, showcased by social media influencers and have won many “Best Of” awards, including "Best Restaurant Overall” every year we have been in business. We’ve built a strong reputation that we are proud of—and committed to growing.

We are seeking a Head Chef with a passion for UK and Irish classic cuisine alongside American favorites such as burgers and sandwiches. This role calls for a strong leader who inspires their team, fosters a positive and hardworking kitchen culture, and leads by example every day.

Position

1 Full-Time Head Chef

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and train kitchen staff
Create and oversee weekly kitchen staff schedules
Supervise all cooking and food preparation
Ensure all kitchen staff understand and correctly execute all menu items
Enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleaning protocols
Handle inventory management, including counting inventory, setting pars, ordering, and receiving deliveries
Track and manage food costs, including documenting ingredient costs and adjusting as pricing fluctuates
Maintain strong cost control practices
Work shifts alongside kitchen staff and be capable of filling any kitchen position as needed
Collaborate with ownership and/or the General Manager to develop new menu items and specials
Create menu, pricing, and facilitate catering events on site and offsite

Skills & Abilities

Ability to cook in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen
Strong leadership and management skills; able to “put out fires” both literally and figuratively
Positive attitude with a lead-by-example mindset
Works well independently while remaining an effective team leader
Experience with inventory management, pars, and food cost control
Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and food safety regulations
Proficient with flat tops, burners, ovens, and fryers
Experience cooking lunch and dinner service items
Experience cooking breakfast and brunch service items
Experience with catering events
Ability to lift and move boxes or objects up to 50 lbs
Comfortable using email and Google Docs or Excel

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience as a Head Chef (required)
Minimum 10 years of experience working in a restaurant kitchen (required)
Minimum 2 years of Catering Experience (Preferred)
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (required)
ServeSafe Manager Certification or willingness to obtain (required)
NC Food Handler’s Permit or willingness to obtain (required)
Knowledge of UK, Scottish, Irish, and English cuisine (required)

Schedule

Full-time
Days and evenings
Weekdays and weekends

Compensation

Salary: $68,000–$72,000 per year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Shift meal
Employee discount

Physical Setting

Gastropub

About the Company

The Scotsman Public House

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