Head Chef

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Head Chef to lead our culinary operations in North Olmsted, OH. The Head Chef will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen, including menu execution, staff leadership, inventory control, and maintaining the highest food and safety standards. This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-volume setting—perfect for someone who is confident on the line and capable of inspiring a team.

What we can provide you:

Pay: $45-75k; based on experience

5 days a week; roughly 55 hours a week

Key Responsibilities:

Lead daily kitchen operations with a focus on consistency, speed, and quality

Manage, train, and develop kitchen staff, promoting a positive and efficient work environment

Ensure all dishes are prepared to spec, maintaining flavor, presentation, and portion standards

Collaborate with management on menu development and seasonal offerings

Monitor food and labor costs, minimize waste, and control inventory

Enforce strict health and safety standards and ensure cleanliness throughout all kitchen areas

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume restaurant.

Solid understanding of culinary techniques and kitchen operations

Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification (preferred)

Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Company Description

Founded in 1968, Minutemen Staffing is the cornerstone of The Minutemen Human Resource System, a group of HR-related companies headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The Minutemen Human Resource System has grown to become one of the largest private employer service organizations in the United States.

OUR MISSION

A family-owned business that partners with valued employers to provide qualified talent while making a difference in the community.

OUR VALUES

LOYALTY

We are fully committed to every client and employee.

ETHICS

People trust us to adhere to our word and know us to be honest, open, ethical, and fair.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We are responsible for the success of our company, employees, and clients.

DEDICATION

Ensuring the highest level of satisfaction is our promise.

EMPOWERMENT

We encourage growth and development of each individual.

RESPECT

Each individual gives respect to each other, our talent, and our clients.

SAFETY

We promote a culture of safety that is reflected in our beliefs and attitudes.

OUR VISION

To expand the Minutemen family by exceeding our clients' expectations through commitment, ethics, and integrity while providing a better future for our associates, employees, and their families.

Full-time