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Executive Chef - Pittsburgh
(posted 12/10/19)

Job Description
Executive Chef

Opportunity:
Seeking an experienced Executive Chef for upscale and trendy Pittsburgh Restaurant, Bar, and Event Venue.  This is a tremendous opportunity in one of the region’s premier neighborhoods.
 
Responsibilities

• Facilitate the organization of the all kitchen operations in alignment with the restaurants’ culinary visions;
• Guide the restaurant concepts, while working within the parameters of the hotel, with an eye on ensuring the overall success of both hotel and restaurant operations;
• Provide leadership and management for the culinary department by establishing efficient systems and processes to ensure the standards set forth by ownership are executed. 

 
Requirements
 

• Proven success as a culinarian and solid experience as Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant setting or hotel environment;
• 4 years culinary management experience;
• Proven understanding of expense control;
• Experience in purchasing and inventory systems;
• Strong understanding of Excel and point of sale systems;
• Demonstrated passion for seasonal cooking and sourcing;
• Eagerness to nurture and develop a team of devoted sous chefs, cooks, dishwashers and service staff;
• Fluent in controlling labor and operating expenses and must have experience in banquets and seasonal menu writing;
• Fluent in market trends and successful contemporary food models;

 
Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Solid communication and leadership skills
• Passion for service
  
• Strong interpersonal and team player skills
• Highest level of integrity, creativity and work ethic
• Solid social skill as a representative for the culinary brand
• Professionalism in and out of the kitchen
• Mature management skills

 
Resumes can be sent in confidence to info@specialtygroup.com.