Head Chef – Phoenix This opportunity invites an experienced, hands-on Chef to lead the kitchen of a respected restaurant group in Arizona. The role offers the chance to bring a strong creative vision to the food while maintaining high standards and consistency in an established culinary program. Chef Benefits & Compensation Competitive base salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience Bonus potential tied to performance - monthly distribution Full-time leadership role with schedule flexibility to meet restaurant needs, including weekends and holidaysPTO and Health benefits Chef Requirements & Qualifications Previous experience as Chef, Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or similar kitchen leadership position in a creative upscale environment Demonstrated culinary creativity with a history of developing original dishes and menus Proven ability in maintaining consistent culinary quality and high standards Hands-on culinary skills and technical expertise Leadership--training, developing, and managing kitchen teams Competence in managing food cost, labor, inventory, ordering, prep systems, and kitchen organization Thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, taste, presentation, and execution consistently meet high standards Develop creative, operationally realistic, and financially sound dishes that align with the restaurant's brand Supervise, train, and hold back-of-house staff accountable for performance and development Manage ordering, inventory, portion control, waste reduction, and food-cost systems Maintain recipe, plating, and production standards across all shifts Collaborate closely with ownership and restaurant management on menu direction, seasonal offerings, and guest experience enhancementsJOB ID: 181637 #post Kenji Salz
