Head Chef

LaCoco's Pizza

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Budgeting, Catering Services, Cook Dishes, Food Preparation, Food Presentation, Food Safety, Health Insurance, Inventory Management, Leadership, Licensing, Mentoring, Menu Development, Menu Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Regulations, Sanitation

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

POSTED

14 days ago

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off

A pub chef is a culinary professional responsible for preparing and cooking food in a pub setting, focusing on traditional and contemporary pub dishes. Their responsibilities include menu planning, kitchen hygiene, food preparation, and staff management, requiring skills in creativity, efficiency, and a strong understanding of food safety regulations to manage a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities

Menu Creation:
Learning and modifying our current creations
Developing and executing menus that often feature both classic and modern pub Fare

Food Preparation:
Cooking and plating dishes to a high standard for customers.
Over seeing current team members to make sure our quality is being delivered on every plate

Kitchen Management:
Overseeing kitchen operations in both our carry-out Dine-in and Catering, maintaining food hygiene and safety standards, and managing inventory and supplies.

Staff Leadership:
Mentoring and managing kitchen staff, guiding them to produce consistent and high-quality food.
Required Skills

Culinary Expertise:
A strong foundation in cooking techniques and a passion for creating flavorful and appealing dishes.
Give your own flare to a currently very high volume an successful operation

Organizational Skills:

The ability to manage kitchen tasks efficiently, especially in a busy, high-volume environment.
We have over 60 staff members

Leadership:

Skills to inspire and guide a kitchen team, ensuring consistent quality and a positive work environment.
Work with other management to schedule and place our staff according to budget and experience

Creativity:

The ability to develop new dishes and adapt menus to include seasonal or local ingredients. This is key to what we are looking for.

Food Safety Knowledge:

A thorough understanding of food hygiene regulations and safe practices in the kitchen
Must have all proper food handling and sanitation licensing.

About the Company

LaCoco's Pizza

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