EXECUTIVE CHEF FOR UPTOWN LIFE GROUP

Who You Are: 

You are a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for leading and inspiring kitchen teams. You excel in creating innovative dishes and managing kitchen operations with precision. Your leadership style is positive and servant-oriented, fostering a collaborative and drama-free work environment. 

Responsibilities:

● Lead the kitchen team with a positive attitude and servant leadership style. 

● Develop daily specials and collaborate with the owner on menu items. 

● Maintain and manage food inventories, placing orders with suppliers. 

● Organize training sessions for new hires and ongoing education for team members. 

● Assist owners with the development and opening of new concepts and projects. 

● Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen, including checking stations and storage areas. 

● Create and manage the kitchen team schedule. 

● Collaborate with other management members to ensure smooth operations. 

● Ensure the building is locked and secured at the end of shifts. 

● Assist the owner with managing food and labor costs. 

● Foster a drama-free and positive work environment. 

● Maintain steady communication with owners. 

● Perform miscellaneous tasks and assignments as requested by the owners. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

● Proven experience in a full-service restaurant as an Executive Chef or similar role.

● Exceptional culinary skills with a focus on menu development and daily specials. 

● Strong leadership and team management abilities. 

● Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. 

● Sound and professional judgment. 

● Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Physical Requirements:

● Constant standing and walking. 

● Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crawling. 

● Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and/or ramps. 

● Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours per shift. 

● Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing and rotation of the spine, elbows, and wrists.

● Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 50 lbs. 

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us at Uptown Life Group, and bring your culinary leadership to a historic and vibrant dining experience in Columbus, GA. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team!  

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