Head Chef

Pennyflower • Cincinnati, OH, US

Posted 1 month ago

Description

Are you a dynamic and energetic culinary professional capable of leading a team and providing our guests with an exceptional dining experience? Our popular restaurant seeks a skilled executive chef who can create innovative menus and dishes, supervise all food leaving the kitchen, and ensure health and safety requirements are followed. Our ideal candidate is not only responsible for the food but is a creative leader capable of hiring and developing exceptional culinary talent to provide diners with the highest levels of quality. Experience as an executive chef or a high-performing sous chef is required. Apply now if you're ready to bring your passion for food to our fantastic team!

Responsibilities

Be able to work on your feet for a typical shift for 8 hours at a time in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Supervise all food preparation in the kitchen, including procedures, portioning, garnishing, and ensure that all meals and dishes are attractively presented
Make decisions for daily culinary operations, including exceeding guest expectations and increasing revenue and profit
Manage controllable department expenses such as food, supplies, uniforms, equipment, and collaborate with vendors to achieve the highest quality products at the most reasonable price
Incorporate different ingredients in a creative way to produce fresh and innovative menu items and specials
Review and track team member performance objectives, as well as offer guidance and assistance to support and promote an efficient kitchen

Qualifications

Must be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours during a typical shift
Please only apply if you meet each of these criteria

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with guests and other team members
Must be able to meet all safety and sanitation requirements of kitchen equipment and food storage
This role requires experience building, motivating, and leading a team
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
Must have 7-8 years of culinary experience for this role

Compensation

$50,000 - $60,000 yearly

About Pennyflower

Founded in 2005, Rolling Hills Hospitality operates 19 hotel properties with a central focus on exceeding the expectations of its guests. Rolling Hills Hospitality has positioned itself as one of the premier hotel development and management firms in the region by embodying high operational standards while achieving simplicity that can be applied to any business model. Through our management agreements, we are responsible for hiring, training, and leading over 300 employees throughout the Ohio Valley. Rolling Hills Hospitality currently maintains upstanding relationships with the nation’s top hotel companies, including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt. Built on the principle of “if we take care of our employees, then our employees will take care of our guests,” our goal is to create a fun working environment for our employees so that we are positioned for growth and excitement for years to come.