The Iron Horse will be reopening with new ownership and an exciting new vision this Spring and we are seeking a Head Chef.
The candidate should have an extensive kitchen management background in scratch kitchens, ideally in an independent restaurant. The chef will work closely with The Iron Horse consulting team to create and maintain a small, well executed menu. The candidate should be able to train and mentor all experience levels and handle a wide variety of administrative tasks.
The Chef is wholly responsible for the day to day operations of the Iron Horse Kitchen. This includes staffing, budget, administration, quality control, and nightly service. Most of all, you just have to be a good cook and know the ins and outs of restaurants.
This position will begin in late March / Early April.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Oversight on All Food Budgeting, Cost of Goods, and Pricing Evolution.
Hiring and Training Management of All BOH Staff Including Cooks, Dishwashers, Food Runners, and Porters.
Maintain Ordering Spreadsheets
Maintain all Purveyor Accounts and Ordering of BOH Products
Create and Maintain Opening and Closing Checklists for all BOH Staff
Maintain the Order, Wellness, and and Cleanliness of the Kitchen
Organize and Run Daily / Weekly Staff Meetings in Coordination with the GM
Maintain all Regulatory and Permitting Documentation i.e., Food Handling Certs, Health Department Checklists, etc.,
Manage the Artist Hospitality Menu Program
Work Closely with the GM to Manage Dining Room Flow and Timing
Labor Cost Control and Management
Work Closely with Consultant on Menu Development, Evolution, and Consistency
Recipe Documentation
Work with Local Farms and Cultivate Relationships to Maintain a Menu That is Always Noting Seasonal Changes
Maintain Weekly / Monthly Inventory Counts
Please reply with Resume and Cover Letter.