Chef / KM

Union Concepts Hospitality Group

Chef / KM

Virginia Beach, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Free food & snacks

    Training & development

    Join the Fun at Union Ale House!

    🌮🍻 Do you love great food, bourbon, ale, and good vibes? We're all about fun, flavor, and fantastic experiences! If you're passionate about food, customer service, and want to be part of a team that feels like family, keep reading—we're looking for YOU!

    At Union Concepts, we pride ourselves on being a creative, high-energy, and supportive workplace. Whether you're flipping tacos, pouring the perfect ale, or ensuring every guest leaves with a smile, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and thrive in a dynamic environment.

    Why Union Concepts? ✨ Flexible schedules ✨ Work-life balance ✨ A fun, team-driven atmosphere ✨ Tons of perks (because we love spoiling our associates!) ✨ Unlimited growth potential—dream big with us!

    We are looking for an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to join our team.

    As a Executive Chef, your primary responsibility is to the customer, ensuring that every guest has a wonderful dining experience.

    To be successful as a Chef, you should have excellent communication skills and a passion for the culinary arts. You should be someone who leads by example, both in how you interact with your team as well as how to support our business.

    You will also assume a variety of responsibilities and duties such as recruiting and hiring kitchen staff, training, overseeing food quality, creating and executing specials and potential new menu items, developing menus, as well as supporting the service team. Below is a more comprehensive list of your expected duties.

    JOB DUTIES:

    Manage and oversee all kitchen operations

    Deliver exceptional quality food and ensure timely execution

    Plan new and update existing menus

    Provide accurate menu item costing for new menu items and specials

    Schedule staff and control labor with precise scheduling and appropriate cuts

    Manage restaurant’s BOH technology

    Respond efficiently to kitchen staff questions and complaints

    Organize and supervise shifts

    Manage and lead BOH staff

    Develop hourly and salary staff

    Hire new employees

    Terminate employees when necessary

    Training and evaluate staff performance

    Manage food cost, forecast requirements, and maintain inventory

    Manage restaurant supplies including smallwares

    Control costs and minimize waste

    Create and nurture a positive working environment

    Implement innovative strategies to improve productivity, sales, and food quality.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:

    Ideally, 3+ years of experience as an executive/sous chef or similar role

    Extensive food and spirits knowledge

    Computer literacy

    Familiarity with restaurant management software

    Experience in event planning

    Strong leadership, motivational and people skills

    Good financial management skills

    Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

    Team player

    Good time-management skills

    Great interpersonal and communication skill s

    Culinary school diploma

    So, if you're happy, talented, and ready to bring your creative spark to the table, come join our crew! Let's taco 'bout your future with us—apply today!