Executive Chef

Are you an experienced Executive Chef looking for a dynamic company with growth opportunities? Then PPX Hospitality Brands may be the company for you. PPX includes over 20 locations in the metro Boston area (over 30 nationally). PPX includes Legal Sea Foods, Strega Italiano, and Smith & Wollensky.

We are currently looking to hire an Executive Chef for our Chicago location.

This position:

• Supports the GM and are responsible for guiding the entire kitchen management team,
• is responsible for handling HR needs of the kitchen team
• Coordinates and supervises activities of workers engaged in preparing and cooking food
• Ensures that all raw ingredients are available and prepared for use in recipes
• Advises workers in preparation, portioning and garnishing of foods to ensure that methods meet specifications.
• Prepares all food, works all stations, portions mise en place and inventories all foods
• Requisitions needed materials and ensures equipment is maintained and available for use.
• Leads the kitchen team in execution of daily operations, ensuring all production schedules, quality controls and facility needs are met.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a Supervisory role in a food service restaurant
• Must be able to deal with all guests and staff in a courteous & professional manner
• Maintain a polished professional appearance
• Strong sense of urgency
• Expediting Experience in a high volume environment
• Written and verbal comprehension of English language
• Basic computer skills
• Basic mathematical skills

Working at PPX can be a fulfilling career at any level. Throughout our operations we offer a wide variety of ongoing training programs for all career tracks, as well as an intensive operations program for new manager development.

For more information about our company please visit our website: www.smithandwollensky.com or our parent company at www.ppxhospitalitybrands.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Work setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60654: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person