Vacancy for Restaurant Head Chef - Restaurant Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

Restaurant Head Chef – Upscale – I104

Position Name

Hospitality Recruitment: Restaurant Head Chef - Upscale

Location

Walnut Creek, CA

Salary Range

$90000 - $95000

Client Overview

Our client's mission is to provide our guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy.

Each restaurant has been designed specifically for the communities we serve, so restaurant hours, menus and reservation sizes available may vary by location. We are open for lunch and dinner every day at almost all locations and large parties, private dining groups and special events are welcome.

Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, each Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great wines and cocktails in beautiful settings located in California, Las Vegas, Seattle and Denver. All 22 kitchens are supervised and guided by Executive Chef Maurizio Mazzon using recipes and preparations that Italians have mastered over centuries of making great food.

These ideals are best demonstrated by Festa Regionale, our monthly exploration of the food and wine of the different regions of Italy. This passion for authenticity has been fostered for almost 20 years.

Why people LOVE working for this company!

Pride of working for a high end, fine dining Italian restaurant
Growing concept focusing on local community
Employee focused

Position Overview & Responsibilities

5+ years of experience running an upscale, full-service restaurant with full P&L responsibility for the back of house regional
Some Italian cuisine experience is preferred
Knowledge of and ability to use inventory systems, controls and analysis
Knowledge of and ability to control labor cost, systems and analysis
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Fluent use of the written and verbal English language
Ability to speak Kitchen Spanish or more is a Plus
Strong initiative, ability to work on your own and direct others

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
401K Plan
Life insurance
50% dining discount
Employee Meals

Position Requirements

Conducts interviews and hires all kitchen exempt, non-exempt and hourly kitchen personnel, may complete new hire paperwork and conduct orientation of new employees.
Budgets and manages kitchen food costs and labor costs
Trains and leads sous chefs and other kitchen personnel engaged in the daily preparation, cooking and presentation of food items.
Ensures all ordering, receiving, cooking, preparation and presentation of food for all stations meet recipe standards.
Estimates food consumption and purchases foodstuffs in accordance with standards of quality, freshness and cost specifications. Receives merchandise and processes invoices for timely payment.
Monitors and maintains the cleanliness, safety and sanitation of the kitchen, storage areas and surrounding areas and assigns duties as necessary; ensures thorough safety training of all personnel (physical and product).
Works as a team player; assumes a pleasant and helpful attitude toward guests, vendors and staff members to ensure guest satisfaction. Exemplifies the company’s core values of honesty, integrity, respect, commitment and quality fanaticism.
Upholds 5-Star Service Standards.

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alopez@patriceandassociates.com

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