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WHISKEY CAKE JACKSONVILLE, LLC • Jacksonville, FL 32246 • Posted 13 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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In-person • Full-time • $75,000-$95,000/yr • Senior Level

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Whiskey Cake Jacksonville, LLC is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations, execute the culinary direction, and drive menu innovation. The role involves partnership with the General Manager and Director of Culinary to ensure high-quality, locally sourced food and beverages, and the development of the next generation of chefs. The position offers a flexible schedule, immediate access to PTO, 401k match, and insurance benefits, among others.

Responsibilities

  • Partnering with the General Manager and Director of Culinary to execute and drive the culinary direction.
  • Ownership of the food menu including food cost and team to execute it.
  • Deployment of new menu items and menu rollouts regulatory and compliance requisites.
  • Product quality and execution of new menu items.
  • Continuing education and research on food techniques to remain sharp and proactive.
  • Develop the foundation of the Whiskey Cake culinary future through training and development of the next generation of Chefs.
  • Influence the individual restaurants through hands-on training and collaboration.
  • Provide leadership in the areas of culinary safety, sanitation, and product education.

Qualifications

Required

  • 3-5 years of culinary management experience.
  • Responsibility for menu rollouts & implementation of kitchen systems.
  • Strong understanding of restaurant systems.
  • High level of personal motivation/ambition and enthusiasm/energy.
  • Entrepreneurial sensibility and high energy with a focus on detail.
  • Live within reasonable driving distance of one of our current restaurants.

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary Range Commensurate w/Experience:

$75k-$95k / year

(plus, monthly profit share)

BENEFITS:

• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES

• IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO PTO, 2 WEEKS IN YOUR FIRST YEAR

• 401K MATCH

• INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS

  • FREE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Whiskey Cake is your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. From our mesquite wood-grilled plates to fresh greens and famous desserts, all our hand-crafted dishes are served up with simple, honest flavors in a rustic, local atmosphere.

Looking for a team of like-minded professionals to work with? At Whiskey Cake, we value managers who are outgoing, personable, and skilled at creating positive experiences for both team members and guests. We prioritize building genuine connections and promoting a culture of accountability to drive business and make every day better than the last. Our scratch-made food and creative cocktails are locally sourced and produced in-house, with everything from beef jerky to bakery items made on-site. We're seeking an experienced chef who excels in high- volume, scratch cooking to run our kitchen efficiently, constantly improve our menu, and work closely with our restaurant managers to oversee food and beverage operations.

Job Requirements

• Partnering with the General Manager and Director of Culinary, executing, and driving the

culinary direction through a deep understanding of the brand DNA of Whiskey Cake

• Ownership of the food menu including food cost and team to execute it.

• Deployment of new menu items and menu rollouts regulatory and compliance requisites.

• Product quality and execution of new menu items

• Continuing education and research on food techniques to remain sharp and proactive, ahead of the curve.

• Develop the foundation of the Whiskey Cake culinary future through training and development of the next generation of Chefs.

• Influence the individual restaurants through hands-on training and collaboration. Hold the

culinary team to a high level of accountability for results.

• Provide leadership in the areas of culinary safety, sanitation, and product education.

Profile

• 3-5 years of the following: culinary management, responsibility for menu rollouts &

implementation of kitchen systems

• A reputation as a leader, motivator, and manager with proven ability to successfully develop and lead teams.

• The ability to learn quickly and collaborate with others.

• Strong understanding of restaurant systems

• High level of personal motivation/ambition and enthusiasm/energy, an entrepreneurial

sensibility, high energy with a focus on detail

• Live within reasonable driving distance of one of our current restaurants

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