Head Chef

Aubrey
  • St. Louis, Missouri
  • $50,000–$75,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, drive culinary excellence, and take our menu to the next level. If you have a deep love for food, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

 

Position Overview:

As the Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations—from menu creation and food quality to staff development and cost control. You will lead by example, inspire your team, and maintain the highest culinary standards to deliver an outstanding dining experience.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen Leadership: Direct daily kitchen operations and manage a team of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff

Menu Development: Design, refine, and execute a creative, seasonal menu aligned with the restaurant’s concept and goals

Food Quality and Consistency: Ensure every dish meets high standards for flavor, presentation, and consistency

Staff Training and Development: Hire, train, and mentor kitchen staff to create a strong, collaborative team culture

Inventory and Cost Management: Oversee food purchasing, control costs, monitor portioning, and reduce waste

Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations (ServSafe certification preferred)

Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with front-of-house leadership and ownership to align kitchen performance with overall business objectives

Expedite and Problem-Solving: Oversee service during busy shifts, manage workflow, and handle issues quickly and professionally

 

What We’re Looking For:

Experience: Minimum 3+ years as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen

Culinary Expertise: Strong command of cooking techniques, industry trends, and kitchen operations

Leadership and Team Management: Ability to train, motivate, and manage a kitchen team with professionalism and energy

Creativity and Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for food, flavor, and designing unique, guest-driven dishes

Financial Acumen: Proven experience managing food costs, inventory, and vendor relationships

Time Management and Organization: Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Communication Skills: Clear, professional communicator with staff, vendors, and leadership

Numbers & Facts

LocationSt. Louis, Missouri
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$50,000–$75,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Food Flavorunmatched
  • Food Preparationunmatched
  • Food Purchasingunmatched
  • Food Qualityunmatched
  • Food Safetyunmatched
  • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
  • Inventory Costsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Menu Developmentunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Restaurantunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Sanitationunmatched
  • ServSafe Certificationunmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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