Head Chef/ Manager

Full Job Description

We're looking for a Head Chef / Manager who has a love of Italian food to run our NEW upscale Pizzeria located in Pier Village, Long Branch, NJ

Duties:

• Leading a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment
• Report directly to the Chef Owners, and run all areas of the kitchen, service, and hiring/training on site
• Ensure the smooth running of the kitchen while maintaining a positive working environment for the team.

Responsibilities:

• Pizza quality, kitchen speed & service delivery
• Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals
• Hitting GP and portioning figures
• Maintaining impeccable Food Hygiene standards
• Staff hiring, management, and training
• Stock ordering & supply rotation

Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of Italian cuisine (all sauces, dough, etc. will be made from scratch)
• Knowledge of Kosher food preparation standards and guidelines a plus
• Highly skilled in making various types of pizza: making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based oven, and able to teach these skills to others.
• Experience coordinating FOH and BOH activities
• Expert level kitchen management experience - knowledge of risk assessments and food safety and hygiene in a commercial kitchen.
• Be collaborative and have excellent communication skills

We Offer:

• Competitive pay (DOE)
• Full time hours
• Paid overtime
• Benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Beach Location

If you are passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences, have strong leadership abilities, and thrive in a dynamic restaurant environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as the Head Chef!