Benefits:

Bonus (annual) based on individual performance

Bonuses (quarterly) based on restaurant performance

Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Parking

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

801 Fish St. Louis is hiring for an Executive Chef!

This is a full-time, restaurant management position responsible for managing the kitchen operations of a high-end seafood restaurant. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional chef who specializes in elevated, fine dining fish/seafood creations with a strong sense of hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service, food and wine.

Position Requirements/Desired Experience for Executive Chef:

Minimum of 2 years, but preferably at least 4 years, prior experience as an Executive Chef for a full-service, high volume, high-end dining establishment.

At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale or fine dining restaurant.

Candidates with extensive fish/seafood culinary skills are preferred.

Ability to work all stations on the line.

Ability to draw upon invention, imagination, and originality in creating new dishes and menu items

Understanding of, and ability to develop proficiency in, restaurant accounting & financials, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.

Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.

Ability to successfully work/manage kitchen service in a fast-paced / high stress environment while remaining calm, professional and providing effective leadership to BOH team

Ability to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment, work with high heat/open flame

Ability to follow recipe & presentation guidelines while maintaining proper food safety & sanitation standards

Coordinate food orders to support timely / efficient delivery to each table.

Meet special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards

Ability to effectively communicate with both FOH & BOH teams in loud environment

Must be available to work any day of the week (Mon-Sun), including nights, weekends & some holidays

Regular, predictable and reliable attendance

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time

Continuous use of hands and arms

Continuous bending, reaching & twisting

Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs

Ability to squat, kneel, and climb

Total Compensation: 801 Restaurant Group offers a competitive compensation package. Executive Chef receives an annual salary (depending on experience) plus participates in our Management Bonus Program, which includes eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses.