Executive Chef

Overview:

Seeking an Executive Chef for an independent, high volume restaurant in downtown Raleigh, NC with a focus on offering elevated shareable plates through exceptional full-service hospitality. This is a critical role in shaping the culinary direction, building a culture of excellence and professionalism, and, most importantly, delivering the absolute best dining experience in Raleigh.

The ideal candidate would be a professional BoH leader that can maintain equal focus on:

• Culinary creativity & innovation
• Leading day-to-day operations
• Leading and mentoring kitchen staff
• Driving financial outcomes

For the right candidate, we are open to relocation.

Key responsibilities:

• Design new menus, recipes, and plate presentations aligned to Madre identity, quality standards, and targeted food cost targets
• Ongoing refinement of menu and recipes as necessary to reflect food costs and availability
• Hire and train kitchen staff, including cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers
• Maintain staffing levels necessary to meet service, operational, and labor cost targets
• Coordinate cooks' tasks and ensure food quality standards are maintained
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff
• Manage food and equipment supplies and corresponding purchase orders
• Implement hygiene policies and continually monitor equipment for cleanliness and function
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints
• Occasionally participate in marketing activities, which may include tv appearances, social media content, etc.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 yrs of experience as head/Executive Chef
• A proven track record of menu development, cost control, and maintaining kitchen hygiene is paramount
• Passionate about putting the guest experience above all
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and deliver & receive ongoing feedback
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn federal, state and local laws and regulations in food handling and production.
• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Paid time off:

• Unlimited approved PTO. We expect our leadership team to be focused on business results and customer satisfaction and trust that they can manage their time away accordingly without a limited PTO policy.

Benefits:

• 50% premium coverage for primary health, vision, and dental insurance
• Performance bonus up to 20% of annual salary, paid on a quarterly basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Upscale casual restaurant

Ability to Relocate:

• Raleigh, NC 27603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person