Executive Chef

Job Description

Ted's Bulletin is a 6-unit neighborhood eatery bringing new creativity to American classics, open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch & dinner. Ted's is looking for great leaders who are poised for growth as we have four new locations opening in DC and Virginia over the next 18 months. Ted's is part of the Catalogue Company which operates Federalist Pig, Honeymoon Chicken, Sidekick Bakery, Ensemble digital kitchen and Kramers.

The Executive Chef is the leader for the BOH and is responsible for producing best in class food in accordance with Ted's brand and standards. In addition, they will be responsible for delivering financial results to include, labor and food costs. They will ensure health and safety standards are being met, and they will train and develop the culinary team and maintain a positive culture.

Job Duties:

Direct and supervise kitchen employees while executing and maintaining Ted's standards

Lead by example, work the line with staff at key times ensuring recipe adherence and standards are met

Institute mechanisms to monitor food quality, food safety/sanitation and minimize waste and control inventory

Hire, train and develop kitchen staff while promoting a positive work environment

Actively coach and counsel employees to include documentation when appropriate

Prepare an effective schedule to ensure staffing needs are met and labor costs controlled

Conduct inventory and handle ordering of product

Partner with vendors to ensure product arrives in a timely manner and is accounted for

Achieve company profit standards for sales, costs, labor

Participate in menu development, and recipe creation

Responsible for proper food storage and food quality standards including consistency and presentation

Ensure repair and maintenance needs are met and/or communicated to designated manager

Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions

Communicate repair and maintenance needs to designated manager/vendor

Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions

Evaluate guest feedback and ratings with GM and follow up with culinary team to ensure issues are resolved

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

College Degree or certification in culinary field preferred

2+ years in kitchen management role

Excellent working knowledge of sanitation standards

Ability to understand and positively impact financials

Proven ability to hire, train and lead a diverse workforce

Ability to form relationships and communicate respectfully, and effectively with peers, leadership and workgroup.

Must be able to work extended hours when business need necessitate

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 100 pounds

Benefits:

Competitive Salary and bonus plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday (Thanksgiving and Christmas)

Employee Shift Meal while at work

Employee dining discount extended across all brands

Health Savings Account

Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program