Job Type
Full-time
Description
A brief look at what you'll do as an Executive Chef at bartaco:As an
Executive Chef at bartaco, you are the culinary leader responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and operational excellence. You will guide your team to execute our established culinary standards with precision, ensuring every dish meets bartaco's commitment to excellence. Your role is to maintain smooth kitchen operations, uphold our brand's standards, and drive guest satisfaction through impeccable food quality and service.
This role requires a strong culinary leader with a passion for maintaining operational excellence, driving consistency, and ensuring that every dish reflects bartaco's commitment to high standards and exceptional guest satisfaction. As an Executive Chef, you will be a key ambassador for bartaco's brand and culture, helping to create memorable dining experiences for our guests.
Key responsibilities include:- Leading the kitchen team by embodying bartaco's core leadership principles and touchstones
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless execution of service and operational standards
- Ensuring consistent execution of bartaco's culinary standards across every dish and service
- Maintaining deep knowledge of recipes and kitchen procedures to ensure operational consistency and quality
- Overseeing inventory management, analyzing AVT, ensuring proper ordering, tracking, analyzing AVT, proactive resolution of issues, and ensuring accountability
- Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and company policies to maintain a safe and efficient kitchen environment
- Supporting the General Manager in optimizing kitchen operations and aligning team efforts toward delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Ensuring that the culinary team consistently meets the standards of taste, presentation, and quality that bartaco is known for
- Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team, promoting teamwork, accountability, and a guest-obsessed mentality
- Manage and communicate effectively around rollouts, ensuring smooth execution and team readiness
- Ensure daily, informative, and inspiring pre-shifts occur, keeping the team aligned and motivated
- Demonstrate strong business acumen through managing financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and revenue growth
- Mentorship, coaching, and accountability-ensuring every role contributes to exceptional service and operational excellence
Perks, Benefits + Rewards, just for you:- A fun work environment!
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Meal discounts when dining at bartaco
- Paid vacation time
- Gym and fitness center discounts
- Opportunity to learn multiple languages/language education
- Discounted virtual pet care
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental Health and holistic wellness support
- 401K enrollment and matching
Requirements
Requirements:- 3 years of restaurant experience as an Executive Chef
- A passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
- Experience mentoring and training hourly team members
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Physical Skills:- Bring an energetic hustle and positive attitude to every shift
- Able to tolerate long periods working on foot/standing up
- Able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
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Salary Description
$85,000 - $90,000 / Year
