Executive Chef

Job Description Job Description drafthouse is a high energy gastropub in downtown Janesville! We are seeking a head chef to create menus for the daily operation of the restaurant in addition to menus for special events. This individual will also interview candidates for kitchen employment, create the weekly staff schedule, and approve staff vacation requests. They hold meetings with their back-of-house staff to review new policies and procedures and ensure that their staff is following proper safety and sanitation practices. Their duties include recipe costing, monitoring overall food cost, and maintaining inventory. They interact with customers and participate in meetings with other management staff of the restaurant. Responsibilities Their responsibilities include: Define menu concepts and update dishes. Choosing the key ingredients for dishes on various menu types. Staff hiring, management, and problem-solving. Performing administrative duties, including meeting with vendors and ordering supplies. Overseeing kitchen equipment purchases, repairs, and ordering restaurant kitchen cleaning supplies. Creativity and Collaboration The head chef might offer suggestions for the design of the restaurant kitchen, and menu item pricing. They work with their kitchen staff to craft dishes that will satisfy customers and attract interest from the community. They play a role in ensuring the restaurant operations run without any issues. Head chefs use the highest quality ingredients and purchase food from vendors that will create tasty cuisine.Additional duties include: Monitoring customer satisfaction. Supervising a hygienic and organized working space. Hiring and scheduling dishwashers. A head chef will: Maintain and track inventory. Order supplies and tools for the staff. Work within their allotted budget. Meet face-to-face with vendors. Execute high-quality dishes to standards. Chef will keep their dry storage, refrigerators, and freezers stocked. If items are missing from an order or food quality is poor, they will contact the vendor to address the issue. Executive chefs handle the arrangement of any repairs on equipment or machinery in the kitchen to ensure smooth processes of cooking, food preservation, and storage. For faster response please apply online at: https://drafthousejanesville.com/contact/employment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Shift: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities Ability to Commute: Janesville, WI 53545 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Janesville, WI 53545: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person

Location: Janesville, WI, US

Posted Date: 4/30/2025