Executive Chef
Easy Tiger
Executive Chef
Full Time • Easy Tiger
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Easy Tiger, one of Austin’s most beloved brands, is currently seeking an Executive Chef to join our team!
Our mission is to help our guests “Slow Down, Stay Awhile” by curating a dine in, take-out and delivery experience that brings people together around the table to break bread and enjoy Easy Tiger wherever they are and however they wish.
Our menu highlights our artisanal breads and pastries, baked fresh daily paired with a menu that speaks to comfort, seasonal & delicious. We also feature a full bar that includes an impressive selection of craft beers, curated wines and cocktails - all meant to be enjoyed in our expansive outdoor patios!
We are looking for a team member that is hardworking, unique, brings a warm, personal, and thoughtful approach to hospitality and finds joy in actively serving their team and guests. We have a high standard for our product and service and expect our team to constantly raise the bar and be proud of the Easy Tiger brand and wear it as a badge of honor.
The Executive Chef position is responsible to oversee and monitor all back of house (BOH) operations, ordering and systems for the restaurant; develop menu items in partnership with the Ownership Team and Director of Restaurants; and ensures effective BOH training programs in collaboration with the designated trainer and KMs.
REPORTS TO: Director of Restaurants
SALARY / GRADE LEVEL: Salaried / Exempt
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
- Oversee and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including but not limited to monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs
- Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering the Easy Tiger Core Values.
- Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items
- Lead periodic negotiations with food and kitchen supply and services vendors to ensure high quality at reasonable prices
- Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with trainers and managers but not limited to executing training, monitoring effectiveness, and implementing improvements
- Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audits of BOH standard operating procedures and systems (for example, inventory sheets, purchase orders, daily labor sheets, etc.)
- Partner with designated managers and GM’s to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
- Partner with GM and designated managers to regularly review and maintain recipe books
- Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with GM and designated BOH Management.
- Evaluate restaurants’ culinary feedback from Reviews with GMs and BOH Managers and follow up with GMs, and management teams
- Ensure proper food storage and food quality standards including consistency and presentation
- Ensure repair and maintenance needs of kitchen equipment are met and/or communicated to designated manager
- Monitor and ensure the restaurant and the team’s compliance with all Company and restaurant policies and procedures as well as all legal and regulatory requirements (including but not limited to safety and sanitation regulations) and represent the restaurant and Company in interactions with legal and regulatory authorities
- Schedule, conduct and document BOH Manager performance reviews in partnership with GM and/or Director of Restaurants
- Partner with GMs, designated managers and chefs to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop BOH team
- Assist GMs, designated managers and chefs to monitor, address and document individual BOH employee performance through recognition, coaching and when necessary, disciplinary action up to and including employment termination
- Assist with or perform the following tasks if needed: pre-shift line check to ensure quality of all items; meeting with appropriate GMs, designated managers and Kms to coordinate and ensure production standards; and review kitchen personnel needs and issues
- Contribute to shift meetings when needed
- Participate in all new restaurant openings and closings as needed
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 years minimum as a high-volume Chef with extensive knowledge of kitchen and food operations
- Current Food Manager Certification and TABC Certification
- Proven leadership and motivational skills
- Displays a professional appearance and is a positive role model
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for the highest quality food standards and food safety practices
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, driven, and proficient at multitasking
- Holds self and others accountable to a consistent level of high-performance standards
- Expected work week of 50 hours minimum; higher volume seasons and heavier work weeks are expected
- Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft & Google Suite) and office skills required
BENEFITS:
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Free Shift Meals
- Friends & Family Meal Discounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Opportunities for Advancement
Must be eligible to work in the United States. Easy Tiger is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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Growth Opportunities
Easy Tiger is growing, and we are always looking for team members who have a passion for our brand and want to grow with us! More Austin locations are in the works and will need leaders to step up to the plate.
Medical, Dental, and Vison
Easy Tiger offers medical, dental, and vision benefits to all of our full-time managers as well as medical benefits to our full time (32+ hours/week) team members with a start date the first of the month following hire date.
Giving Back
We take pride in our commitment to the community, answering the call to feed our neighbors in need with our Community Bread Program.
Perks
Team Members receive a 50% discount on food and merchandise.